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title: "Arsenal discover Juventus’ asking price for centre-back target"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-06-03T19:18:35Z"
modified: "2018-06-03T19:19:19Z"
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# Arsenal discover Juventus’ asking price for centre-back target

Arsenal have been strongly [linked](https://readarsenal.com/2018/05/31/serie-a-star-tempted-by-proposed-move-to-arsenal/) with a move for Juventus central defender Medhi Benatia in recent times.

The Gunners are on the lookout for a new centre-back as Unai Emery bids to remedy the squad’s defensive issues. A number of players have been linked with a move to the Emirates and Benatia is among those.

Juventus would like to keep hold of the Morocco international but according to reports in Italy, they could be tempted into a sale.

![Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/897735596.jpg)

According to claims from Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-fissato-il-prezzo-di-benatia-16667), the Serie A champions will sanction the sale of Benatia this summer for any fee in excess of €23 million.

Benatia had an impressive season at Juventus and it comes as something of a surprise to see that the club allegedly value him in the region of just £20m.

Arsenal are thought to be closing in on a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. However, it seems they are actively seeking yet more defensive additions, with Benatia linked.