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There's just two days remaining in the summer transfer window and Arsenal look like they're just getting started.

After making four additions in the shape of Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, Dani Ceballos and Nicolas Pepe, Unai Emery is now hoping to add some strength to his defence.

One of the targets is Juventus' Daniele Rugani, they do however face competition for the defender.

Here's what we know about Arsenal's interest.

New contract

In March, Rugani signed a new deal with Juventus, thus seemingly handing a massive blow to Arsenal in the process.

Upon committing his future to the Serie A champions, the centre-back all but ruled out a move to the Premier League for the time being.

"It's a really important day and I'm very happy," Rugani told the club's official website . "It was what I wanted and what I worked for every day.

"The most important thing is that even from the club, there was the same feeling."

£67.8m transfer

Earlier in the summer Juventus completed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax for £67.8m in addition to Merih Demiral from Sassuolo.

That means new head coach Maurizio Sarri is very much well-stocked for options at centre-back as he can still call upon Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

The ex-Chelsea boss favours four at the back so unless he plans on using a three at the back system, there's going to be one central defender who is the odd one out.

Does this mean Rugani could start the campaign as the fifth choice defender? That's hardly the ideal scenario ahead of next summer's European Championships.

Loan deal

According to Corriere Torino, the Gunners are having a look at signing the Italy international on loan.

Meanwhile, Gazzetta dello Sport claim Arsenal want to sign Rugani on a two-year loan deal with the obligation of signing him on a permanent basis.

The same publication also stated that the north London outfit are even willing to sign World Cup winner Sami Khedira as part of the deal.

The German is considered surplus to requirements in Turin following the arrivals of Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot and was spotted at the Emirates Stadium last weekend.

Juventus stance

It would appear that Juve have no plans to let go of Rugani this summer.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport report the Old Lady have rejected an offer from Arsenal as they regard the defender as an important squad member despite de Ligt’s arrival from Ajax

Furthermore, Giorgio Chiellini also nursing a calf injury which has harming the Gunners' chances of agreeing a deal.

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What Emery has said

It's quite clear that the Gunners head coach is keen to bring in one more centre-back within the next week, but has not mentioned any names.

"We are speaking about the centre backs, but we have a lot of centre backs, we have good centre backs, and if we can sign one more centre back, it is because he is clearly better than we have," he told reporters. "Because at the moment we have six.

"We are in different positions with some players because Mavropanos has his injury and we are continuing to see that situation.

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"We have until August 8, and we need to speak over these few days about how we can be, and how we can close our squad."

Juventus respond to Arsenal approach

The Italian side turned down an approach from the Gunners, according to Goal.

Unai Emery's side reportedly made a two-year loan offer for Daniele Rugani as they look to solve their defensive issues, but it seems that Maurizio Sarri's side are keen to keep the defender.

Juve Sporting Director 'travelling to London'

Just as things started to quieten down, rumours regarding Daniele Rugani's future are starting to circle once again.

Reputable Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla has claimed that Juventus' sporting director Fabio Paratici is expected to travel to London.

What this means for Arsenal's interest in the defender is unclear, but it certainly indicates that talks could be about to reopen.

Wolves to hijack the move

Wolverhampton Wanderers will try to hijack Arsenal's move for Rugani by making a bid of £30m for the defender, according to the Daily Mail.

Maurizio Sarri is said to be open to letting the player leave the club this summer, with the Gunners discussing a loan deal with the Italian club, however a permanent deal, with money offered could tempt Juventus into selling.

The report however claims that Rugani would prefer a move to the Emirates ahead of a deal that takes him to Wolves.

It is also reported that the 25-year-old was offered to Manchester United before they completed the World record signing of Leicester defender Harry Maguire.

Daniele Rugani has 'agreed personal terms' with Arsenal

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Juventus defender has agreed terms over his switch to the Gunners.

The deal could see the 25-year-old move to the Emirates Stadium on a two-year loan deal with a view to a £40million permanent switch.