Juventus and Roma to battle for 20yo Arsenal star

Juventus and Roma are set to battle it out for the signature of Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino this summer.

The 20-year-old is considered as one of the promising graduates from the academy, but he has failed to break into the first-team plans.

Patino has spent the last two years away on loan. He is expected to be sold this summer with his contract expiring in June next year.

The youngster has no plans of committing to a new long-term deal and he has already made the decision to pursue a move abroad.

Juventus and Roma are currently leading the pursuit and they will be aiming to negotiate a cut-price deal with the Gunners soon.

Arsenal valued their young graduate at around €20m in January, but he could be sold for much less with his lack of playing time.

Patino has been a regular presence on the bench for Swansea in 2024 and this is bound to affect his transfer valuation for the summer.