Arsenal and Monaco seem to be chasing Empoli trequartista Ricky Saponara who has impressed this season under Marco Giampaolo. 

Empoli has been home to some exciting football talents in recent years. Having lost Rugani, Valdifiori and Hysaj last season, a number of clubs are circling over Empoli prospects this season as well. A deal having already been agreed over Zielinski with Liverpool and defender Tonelli with Napoli, it seems Empoli are ready to part with their crown jewel Saponara too for a reported fee of 15 million euros.

Transfer mogul Di Marzio reports that Juventus are on stand by at the moment as Saponara is not a transfer priority for them. While Juventus remain interested over the availability of the youngster over the summer English giants Arsenal and French outfit Monaco have come calling.

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Although Empoli has not had the best of seasons, Saponara registered 11 assists and 5 goals in the league. Saponara is in good company with a number of stars Milan have parted company with only to regret their decisions. Saponara who is a huge fan of Milan’s Brazilian star Kaka has emulated his style of play. With Arteta looking likely to leave Arsenal may have a place on the bench for him, and who knows even in the starting XI.

Leonardo Jardim and Wenger are both known for their good work with youngsters. A move abroad might be the right choice ahead of Saponara since none of the Italian big teams use a trequartista these days. Only Palermo, the relgated Hellas Verona and Empoli use the trequartista who plays right below the strikers connecting the midfield and the attack.

Moreover Saponara doesn’t have a high chance of making it in the starting lineup of the top Italian clubs. In Juve he will not be more than a bench player. Allegri’s system at the moment is not conducive to wingers or trequartistas, so one remains doubtful as to Saponara’s viability in the Juve squad.

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