Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has shut down suggestions that there's been a formal bid from Arsenal for striker Gianluca Scamacca.
The Gunners are keen to bring in at least one centre-forward this summer after allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Barcelona back in January, whilst Alexandre Lacazette is also departing at the end of the month. football.london understands that Gabriel Jesus is one name on the club's shortlist, and technical director Edu has held talks with the player's representatives in recent months.
Another name that has been linked with a potential move is Scamacca. Recent reports have even claimed that Arsenal made his parent club Sassuolo an offer, which was believed to be lower than the Serie A side's valuation of the player.
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However, although Carnevali has confirmed that the club have been in talks with interested parties, he has openly admitted that no formal bid has been made. As cited by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, he told Sky Sports: “There’s nothing concrete yet for Scamacca, just some contacts with some clubs. Of course, after playing with the national team the interest is now growing."
Scamacca recently spoke about the speculation surrounding his future. Speaking to Rai Sport, via Italy24, he said: "For those who know me, I am a very simple boy who is living a dream and will do everything to get as far as possible."
When specifically asked about his future, he added: "I don't read these things. Only the pitch counts. The numbers are made up by the clubs. For me, the pitch and have fun counts."
