Arsenal have failed with two bids for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani - report

ARSENAL have failed with two bids to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy.

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Arsenal are hoping for a better season than last time out with Arsene Wenger targeting a crack at the Premier League title.

The Gunners have already scooped one piece of silverware, winning the Community Shield via a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte’s Chelsea at Wembley.

Arsenal have signed Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette so far but Wenger knows more reinforcements are needed if they are to become kings of England once again. 

With Per Mertesacker retiring at the end of the season - and Calum Chambers set to depart - a centre-back may arrive at the Emirates this month.

Juventus have rejected two bids from Arsenal for Daniele Rugani

And Transfer Market Web claim Arsenal have seen two bids rejected by Juventus for defender Rugani.

The Gunners are keen to sign the 23-year-old, who has made 41 appearances for the Serie A champions since arriving from Empoli in 2015.

It is said they remain determined to snap him up but Juventus are likely to reject any more approaches.

Meanwhile, Wenger expressed his delight at the performances of signings Kolasinac and Lacazette against Chelsea this afternoon.

"Lacazette is getting stronger every week and today is the first time you see that physically he is ready,” he said.

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Arsenal have failed with two bids to sign Juventus' Daniele Rugani

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"He still needs to adapt to the intensity of the game but overall in the first half he had some very interesting moments and I believe, after what we saw today, he will become stronger and stronger.

"[Kolasinac] came on very well. He had a very interesting performance last week and I had a hesitation to play him from the start but when he came he was outstanding.

"His physicality will make it easier for him to adapt to the Premier League. You have players who are pumped up in the gym and players who are born strong - he is the second.

"His power will play a part but it's not the only thing. We took him because of his attitude. You need a combination of talent and attitude and he looks to me as if he has both."

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