Merih Demiral is open to leaving Juventus in January, with Arsenal and Manchester United battling for his signature.
According to Calcio Mercato, as cited on Sports Mole, both clubs are keeping a close eye on his situation with the Old Lady.
The report claims that Juventus will only consider permanent offers for the young defender, rather than any loan deals.
The two Premier League outfits will also face competition from Serie A side AC Milan, who will join them in the running to sign the player.
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One way or another, the 21-year-old looks poised to leave Juventus in the near year and so he should.
He has been unable to break into the side under Maurizio Sarri and such is the wealth of options he has at the back, it’s unlikely he ever will.
Failing to keep a clean sheet since early October, the backline is an area that Arsenal should be looking to strengthen in the new year.
The Gunners have conceded two goals in each of their last four games across all competitions, something that does not bode well for their faint Champions League hopes.
Demiral on his own may not be enough to solve that, but his addition could go some way to improving Arsenal’s quality at the back.
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