Juventus centre-back Dani Rugani is wanted by both Arsenal and Manchester United, according to reports.

The 23-year-old has been reduced to the bench this season with Mehdi Benatia filling in impressively at the heart of the defence.

Il Posticipito claim that Rugani is wanted in the Premier League and would be interested in a move away from the Serie A champions.

Rugani, an Italian international, could be available for around £35million.

However, Juve are reportedly determined to keep hold of the Empoli youth product.

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Arsenal target Evans could leave, admits Pardew

West Brom boss Alan Pardew admits even throwing cash at Jonny Evans may not be enough to keep him.

The Baggies’ £30million-rated stopper and captain, 29, is in demand with his contract up in 2019.

He is declining to pen a new deal at The Hawthorns despite Albion offering £100,000-a-week.

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Now clubs including Manchester City, who tried to sign him this summer, Arsenal and his old club Manchester United are ready to make a move.

Pardew admitted: “I think you have to be realistic in these situations. Jonny is a top player, other clubs were interested in him in the summer.

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Wenger aims dig at Oxlade-Chamberlain

Arsene Wenger has told Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Big players stay and compete.

The England international midfielder, frustrated by his lack of regular action with Arsenal , quit the Gunners last summer to join Friday's visitors Liverpool in a £40million deal.

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Arsenal boss Wenger admits he wasn't able to offer Oxlade-Chamberlain any guarantees, but pointedly asked: “What do you want to be, a big player and not have to fight?

“You can’t be a big player, sit in your rocking chair and say, ‘I do not want to fight.’ It doesn’t work like that. Every player has to fight."

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