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Roma forward Mattia Destro could move to the Premier League in January.
The Italy international is surplus to requirements in the Italian capital and his representatives have been given permission to find him a club abroad.
Standard Sport understands Arsenal have been approached about taking the 23-year-old Destro, who Roma value at about £15million.
But with Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Yaya Sanogo already at the club, and with reinforcements needed in defence and midfield, it seems unlikely that Arsene Wenger would sanction a move for another striker.
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Responding to reports in November, Destro admitted he was flattered by the rumoured interest from Arsenal.
“Arsenal for me? The rumours are good, I’m happy for them. This is the proof that I’m doing my work well,” Destro was quoted in Tuttosport:
“There are so many things that I can improve on. I must never stop and continue to learn new things.
“The coach encourages me a lot, he is teaching me some things, and I try to show my skills on the pitch, as well as the confidence he has in me.”
He added: “Am I a bad character? I want to answer this gossip with goals on the pitch!”
