Udinese president reveals details of Gunners offer
Udinese president Franco Soldati has revealed that Arsenal have made a bid for striker Duvan Zapata.
Arsene Wenger is desperate to sign a striker for his side after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for 9 months with a knee injury.
Zapata, 25, is midway through a two-year loan spell at Udinese from fellow Serie A side Napoli and the former are keen to keep him.
The Columbia international hit eight goals in 25 appearances for Udinese last season and the side’s president has revealed the striker has an offer on the table from the Gunners.
‘There is a clause that allows Napoli to recall him early from the two-year loan,’ Soldati told Radio Kiss Kiss.
‘He is very happy in Udine, his agent said that too and I hope he can remain with our jersey.
‘He also received many offers from abroad, including from Arsenal. However, first we want coach Beppe Iachini to get to know the team so they can make shared decisions.’
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
