Bid accepted: South-American dribble king to become Arsenal 4th summer signing
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Arsenal have identified Juan Cuadrado as a summer transfer target and have already launched a bid for the Juventus winger.
According to RCN Radio, the Gunners have submitted a €25m (£21.9m) bid for the former Chelseaman after manager Arsene Wenger requested the board to sign him.
The same report claims that the two clubs are already in discussions over a potential transfer even though Cuadrado has said he is happy with life in Turin.
The 29-year-old signed a permanent €20m (£17.5m)deal with the Serie A champions in May following a two-year loan spell from Chelsea.
But reports in June said that Juventus were open to selling the Colombian international as they are looking to upgrade with the potential signing of Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa, who has already reportedly agreed termswith the Old Lady.
If a deal is agreed, Cuadrado would become the third summer signing at the Emirates following the transfer of Sead Kolasinac and the recent arrival of French striker Alexandre Lacazette.
The north London club have been in the market for a new winger for a while as Monaco’s Thomas Lemar is reportedly their main target while Leicester City‘s Riyad Mahrez is also an alternative.