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Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly showing significant interest in Inter Milan's young striker, Francesco Pio Esposito. According to The Sun, scouts from both clubs were present to watch the 21-year-old in action during the derby against AC Milan in Perth two days ago.
The publication claims that the London club has been tracking Esposito, who is already an Italian international, for quite some time. Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking options, especially with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli likely to depart this summer. The manager is looking for a physically robust central striker who can trouble opposition center-backs, and Esposito fits that profile.
According to The Sun, Manchester United scouts have also compiled an extensive dossier on Esposito, but the club is not currently planning to rush an offer.
Inter Milan maintains that Esposito is not for sale, and the plan is for him to sign a new contract with the club very soon. However, the source suggests that the Nerazzurri management has unofficially set a price at which they might consider parting ways with Esposito, believed to be around 85 million euros.
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