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title: "Arsenal’s Rugani approach rejected – but that’s not a negative thing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Turk"
section: "Articles"
published: "2019-08-04T11:54:54Z"
modified: "2019-08-04T11:58:22Z"
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# Arsenal’s Rugani approach rejected – but that’s not a negative thing

Arsenal have reportedly seen a two-year loan offer for Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani turned down, but there’s a key reason why that’s not all bad news for Gunners fans.

According to [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-reject-arsenal-move-for-rugani-as-gunners-prepare/1bp5ogrzaodcs1p3zmrvens9lu), Unai Emery is working hard to revamp his defence before Thursday’s transfer deadline, with a centre-back and left-back the priorities ahead of a key 2019-20 season.

Kieran Tierney has been pursued all summer, with Celtic already rejecting two advances, and with Shkodran Mustafi nearing a move away, it seems a central player is also being targeted.

### Read Arsenal verdict

Rugani may not be coming to the Emirates this summer, but the fact that Arsenal are actively on the lookout for a new centre-back is extremely promising.

The £72million capture of Nicolas Pepe has rightly been received very well, but it would’ve been worrying if the club were willing to spend that money on the attack – arguably the team’s strongest suit – rather than the defence.

If the Gunners can bring in a centre-back and get the Tierney deal over the line while they can, there are plenty of reasons for supporters to be both excited and optimistic ahead of the new campaign.