Both Manchester United and Arsenal have made late checks over a potential deal to sign Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, according to Caught Offside.
The 6ft 2in forward has attracted serious interest from two of England’s biggest clubs as the summer transfer window enters its final stages.
Inter Milan, however, have no desire to sell Esposito and are reportedly close to tying him down to a new long-term contract running until 2031.
Manchester United have been active in the market this summer as manager Michael Carrick looks to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts.
United finished third in the Premier League last season and have shown encouraging form in pre-season, beating Rosenborg and Atletico Madrid after an initial defeat to Wrexham.
The Red Devils are now preparing to face reigning European Champions Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with Carrick eager to strengthen his attacking options before the window closes.
Arsenal’s interest in Esposito stems from a broader search for striking reinforcements, with the club having already failed to secure their primary target Vinicius Junior.
Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola, and Ferran Torres have since been earmarked as serious alternatives, though acquiring any of them is unlikely to be straightforward.
Arsenal currently have Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Viktor Gyokeres as striker options, but Jesus is entering the final year of his contract and his future remains uncertain.
Gyokeres delivered inconsistent performances during his debut Premier League campaign after joining from Sporting CP, while Havertz has faced fitness problems in recent months.
Even if Arsenal cannot secure a deal for Esposito this summer, the report suggests the Gunners are likely to maintain their interest and could revisit a move at a later stage.
Esposito remains a highly rated talent, and both clubs will continue monitoring his situation should circumstances at Inter Milan change in the coming windows.