RUMOURS: Arsenal failed with summer bid for AC Milan’s Locatelli

The Gunners saw an approach for the highly-rated midfielder knocked back after receiving positive reports from their chief scout

Arsenal saw a summer bid for highly-rated midfielder Manuel Locatelli rebuffed by AC Milan, according to Calciomercato.

The Gunners are said to have had their chief scout, Neil Banfield, watch the 18-year-old on several occasions last season – with positive reports filed back to the Emirates.

It was quickly decided that the youngster would be a useful addition for the Premier League outfit, but Milan’s reluctance to sell was made abundantly clear as they dismissed an offer from north London out of hand.