Arsenal are interested in Stephan El Shaarawy. According to English reports, the Gunners are looking to sign the Milan starlet on loan with an option to buy.

“I know that Wenger has been following him, but Milan already have an agreement with Genoa,” explained agent Roberto La Florio.

“I don’t think they will allow him to move elsewhere on loan,” concluded the agent.

• Napoli sign Chivu

Napoli are extremely close to Cristian Chivu. The Romanian is one of the Azzurri targets for the season.

Director Bigon approached the player last January but the deal didn’t go ahead.

Now though Napoli and Chivu seem really close. The player will join Napoli on a free transfer and the Azzurri will offer him a four-year contract at €2.5M per season.

The player would also be guaranteed a key role in the team.

• Destro back to Inter

Mattia Destro could return to Inter following an impressive campaign with Siena.

The striker, who left the Nerazzurri for Genoa and then Siena, is rated as one of the most promising youngsters of Italian football.

“Mattia would do well in any team,” explained Inter boss Stramaccioni. “I would tell him to come back to us.”