Arsenal have reportedly had a £43million bid for Sampdoria pair Joachim Andersen and Dennis Praet turned down. The Gunners are eager to bring in centre-back Andersen, 23, and midfielder Praet, 25, as they seek to strengthen their squad. However, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia), Sampdoria are demanding that Arsenal raise their double bid to £49m. Arsenal have had a £43million offer turned down for Joachim Andersen (left) and Dennis PraetSampdoria have told Arsenal to up their bid for Andersen and Praet (pictured) to £49millionArsenal struggled defensively last season and it is thought that Denmark international Andersen could help to make them more resilient at the back. Last summer Arsenal struck a deal with Sampdoria to sign Lucas Torreira, and they are looking to do business with the Serie A side again.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2019 13:52 UTC