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Francesco Pio Esposito Transfer from Inter to Arsenal
Numerous reports in Italy have claimed Arsenal will attempt to sign Inter Milan's Pio Esposito. Calciomercato stated there were murmurings of monstrous offers being prepared, while Gazzetta dello Sport claimed Mikel Arteta was left infatuated with the frontman after Arsenal’s January clash with Inter in the Champions League group stage. According to Fabrizio Romano, the reports linking Arsenal to the player are exaggerated and Inter president Beppe Marotta was very clear the player is not for sale. Romano also relayed Marotta's statement that Arsenal did not ask Inter about the player. Romano added that Arsenal never made a proposal, they never approached anyone, and they are just following several players.
Numerous reports in Italy have claimed Arsenal will attempt to sign Inter Milan's Pio Esposito. Calciomercato stated there were murmurings of monstrous offers being prepared, while Gazzetta dello Sport claimed Mikel Arteta was left infatuated with the frontman after Arsenal’s January clash with Inter in the Champions League group stage. According to Fabrizio Romano, the reports linking Arsenal to the player are exaggerated and Inter president Beppe Marotta was very clear the player is not for sale. Romano also relayed Marotta's statement that Arsenal did not ask Inter about the player. Romano added that Arsenal never made a proposal, they never approached anyone, and they are just following several players.
Inter CEO Beppe Marotta told Sport Mediaset that Arsenal did not ask for Pio Esposito, despite reports. Marotta stated that Inter are not a selling club and that player trading is not their primary activity. He added that Pio Esposito is a product of their youth academy and that they value him. Marotta also said that while a future event is possible, it would only be very far into the future. According to sources, Arsenal’s transfer interest is for the summer, when they are planning to make a bid for Esposito. The same sources indicated there was no sign that they had previously tried to sign him in January.
Inter CEO Beppe Marotta told Sport Mediaset that Arsenal did not ask for Pio Esposito, despite reports. Marotta stated that Inter are not a selling club and that player trading is not their primary activity. He added that Pio Esposito is a product of their youth academy and that they value him. Marotta also said that while a future event is possible, it would only be very far into the future. According to sources, Arsenal’s transfer interest is for the summer, when they are planning to make a bid for Esposito. The same sources indicated there was no sign that they had previously tried to sign him in January.
Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has warned Arsenal not to pursue Pio Esposito. Marotta dismissed speculation that Arsenal had made an approach for the player.
Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has warned Arsenal not to pursue Pio Esposito. Marotta dismissed speculation that Arsenal had made an approach for the player.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has demanded the signing of Inter forward Francesco Pio Esposito. Andrea Berta made a formal enquiry to Inter for the striker and was informed that a deal was not possible. Inter are not concerned by Arsenal's interest because Pio Esposito has not indicated he might be persuaded to leave the club, and his relationship with Inter is excellent. Head coach Cristian Chivu specifically requested last summer that the young player remain with the first team rather than being loaned out again. Pio Esposito is appreciative of the faith the coach has shown in him.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has demanded the signing of Inter forward Francesco Pio Esposito. Andrea Berta made a formal enquiry to Inter for the striker and was informed that a deal was not possible. Inter are not concerned by Arsenal's interest because Pio Esposito has not indicated he might be persuaded to leave the club, and his relationship with Inter is excellent. Head coach Cristian Chivu specifically requested last summer that the young player remain with the first team rather than being loaned out again. Pio Esposito is appreciative of the faith the coach has shown in him.
Inter has given a firm negative response regarding the future of Arsenal target Pio Esposito. La Gazzetta dello Sport published the message that Pio non si tocca.
Inter has given a firm negative response regarding the future of Arsenal target Pio Esposito. La Gazzetta dello Sport published the message that Pio non si tocca.
Arsenal have been told that they would have to pay more than €100 million for Pio Esposito from Inter Milan. L’Interista reports that the San Siro club are reticent to sell and have placed that asking price on the player, effectively preventing a summer transfer.
Arsenal have been told that they would have to pay more than €100 million for Pio Esposito from Inter Milan. L’Interista reports that the San Siro club are reticent to sell and have placed that asking price on the player, effectively preventing a summer transfer.
Inter Milan have rejected approaches from Man Utd and Arsenal for Francesco Pio Esposito, according to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira.
Inter Milan have rejected approaches from Man Utd and Arsenal for Francesco Pio Esposito, according to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira.
Arsenal have been informed that neither Inter nor Francesco Pio Esposito have any interest in a deal this summer.
Arsenal have been informed that neither Inter nor Francesco Pio Esposito have any interest in a deal this summer.
According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal have a keen interest in Francesco Pio Esposito. The club would initially like to sign him as a backup option to Viktor Gyokeres. Inter does not intend to consider offers for the striker, according to Calciomercato. Inter are planning to give Francesco Pio Esposito a new contract until 2031 that will include a significant pay increase.
According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal have a keen interest in Francesco Pio Esposito. The club would initially like to sign him as a backup option to Viktor Gyokeres. Inter does not intend to consider offers for the striker, according to Calciomercato. Inter are planning to give Francesco Pio Esposito a new contract until 2031 that will include a significant pay increase.
Tuttosport reported that an Arsenal scout was in attendance to watch Pio Esposito in Inter's 3-2 victory over the Bianconeri, and that this is becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. According to Italian media, Francesco Pio Esposito passed his Arsenal transfer audition very successfully. Tuttomercatoweb wrote that against Juventus, the player passed his Gunners test very successfully. FootballTransfers reported that Arsenal have been very impressed by Pio Esposito's development and have begun considering a summer move. The Italian press confirms that Arsenal director Andrea Berta has been monitoring the 20-year-old for years, and that Arsenal's interest is growing with each passing game. However, Inter view Pio Esposito as a crucial part of the club's long-term future and club chiefs are working on a new contract that would see him receive a significant pay increase to reflect his impact this term.
Tuttosport reported that an Arsenal scout was in attendance to watch Pio Esposito in Inter's 3-2 victory over the Bianconeri, and that this is becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. According to Italian media, Francesco Pio Esposito passed his Arsenal transfer audition very successfully. Tuttomercatoweb wrote that against Juventus, the player passed his Gunners test very successfully. FootballTransfers reported that Arsenal have been very impressed by Pio Esposito's development and have begun considering a summer move. The Italian press confirms that Arsenal director Andrea Berta has been monitoring the 20-year-old for years, and that Arsenal's interest is growing with each passing game. However, Inter view Pio Esposito as a crucial part of the club's long-term future and club chiefs are working on a new contract that would see him receive a significant pay increase to reflect his impact this term.
Journalist Nicolo Schira reported that Arsenal sent a scout to observe Pio Esposito during a Serie A match against Juventus on Saturday that ended 3-2.
Journalist Nicolo Schira reported that Arsenal sent a scout to observe Pio Esposito during a Serie A match against Juventus on Saturday that ended 3-2.
Arsenal are monitoring Pio Esposito as a potential summer signing, but Inter do not intend to sell their young striker in the near future. Currently, stories about Arsenal targeting Esposito are just stories and there is nothing concrete to them. The player is very happy, and there is no indication that Esposito will be leaving in summer 2026.
Arsenal are monitoring Pio Esposito as a potential summer signing, but Inter do not intend to sell their young striker in the near future. Currently, stories about Arsenal targeting Esposito are just stories and there is nothing concrete to them. The player is very happy, and there is no indication that Esposito will be leaving in summer 2026.
FootballTransfers has confirmed that Arsenal are planning a summer transfer for Inter Milan's forward Pio Esposito. According to sources, Esposito is a future target for the Gunners, and Mikel Arteta’s side is determined to sign a young, top-class forward. FootballTransfers has been informed that the Inter academy graduate is high on their shortlist. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is monitoring the situation closely and has requested detailed feedback on the player from the club's Italy-based scouts. Arsenal have not decided to make a move at this point, although Esposito is a player of interest and the club will continue to monitor him ahead of the transfer window. Esposito has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €27.4m, though Inter are likely to be unwilling to allow the academy graduate to depart for such a fee.
FootballTransfers has confirmed that Arsenal are planning a summer transfer for Inter Milan's forward Pio Esposito. According to sources, Esposito is a future target for the Gunners, and Mikel Arteta’s side is determined to sign a young, top-class forward. FootballTransfers has been informed that the Inter academy graduate is high on their shortlist. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is monitoring the situation closely and has requested detailed feedback on the player from the club's Italy-based scouts. Arsenal have not decided to make a move at this point, although Esposito is a player of interest and the club will continue to monitor him ahead of the transfer window. Esposito has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €27.4m, though Inter are likely to be unwilling to allow the academy graduate to depart for such a fee.
A report specifies that Arsenal is very interested in 20-year-old Italian centre-forward Francesco Pio Esposito, adding that Inter is also very interested in him. The Italian international has a contract with Inter Milan until June 2030 and has 5 caps and 3 goals for his country. His current Transfermarkt market value is €35.00m, and Inter reportedly rejected a €45 million offer for the player in August 2025.
Read Full StoryA report specifies that Arsenal is very interested in 20-year-old Italian centre-forward Francesco Pio Esposito, adding that Inter is also very interested in him. The Italian international has a contract with Inter Milan until June 2030 and has 5 caps and 3 goals for his country. His current Transfermarkt market value is €35.00m, and Inter reportedly rejected a €45 million offer for the player in August 2025.
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