Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger lines up Juventus star Miralem Pjanic as Gunners boss eyes potential Santi Cazorla replacement
Gunners may see the Bosnia and Herzegovina international as a long-term replacement for injured midfielder
ARSENE WENGER has called Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, to ask him if he would like to join Arsenal.
The Bosnian midfielder has answered with enthusiasm and the two are working towards a verbal agreement.
But Juventus seem very reluctant to sell him after Axel Witsel chose to move to China instead of moving to the Serie A giants.
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Although the January transfer window may seem too soon for a move to materialise, the Gunners are set to test the waters by submitting a £28million offer.
He could be brought in as Santi Cazorla's replacement if he chooses to leave the Emirates.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has been impressive since arriving from Roma last summer in a move in the region of £25million.
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The 26-year-old has featured 20 times for Massimiliano Allegri and has popped up with six goals, whilst also scoring once in four caps for his country this term.
Prior to his move to Juve, Pjanic was consistently linked with a move to the Premier League but eventually chose to continue his career in Italy.
The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract.
Cazorla, who turned 32 in December, is a key player in Wenger's side but a replacement for the ageing midfielder could be on the manager's mind.
The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February.
The influential midfielder featured 11 times for the Gunners before his injury, as he picked up the knock in their 6-0 win over Ludogorets.
