Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit for Juventus star Manuel Locatelli after the Italian midfielder has decided to stay in Turin.
The Gunners wanted to sign a new central midfielder in the summer transfer window after Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny picked up injuries leaving options in the middle of the pitch a little light. Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz was the subject of three Deadline Day bids from Arsenal, but Villa rebuffed all attempts made for the Brazilian.
Mikel Arteta is thought to still be keen on adding further signings to his squad in the January transfer window as the north London outfit look to maintain their Premier League title and Europa League charge. Whilst Luiz remains on the Gunners' transfer radar, Locatelli was identified as an alternative option but a move now looks very unlikely of being negotiated.
