Arsenal are reportedly targeting a double swoop for AC Milan youngsters Davide Bartesaghi and Lorenzo Torriani, as sporting director Andrea Berta shifts focus to long-term recruitment. According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Gunners are monitoring the pair with a view to a future move.
Bartesaghi, a 19-year-old left-back who can also play centre-back, has made 11 Serie A appearances for Milan this season, scoring twice. He signed a contract extension earlier this year, tying him to the club until 2030. Torriani, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, has featured twice for the senior side, including a Champions League appearance.
The potential deals align with Arsenal's new strategy of signing young talent for the future, following summer spending of around £250m on established players like Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze. The club has already secured pre-agreements for Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero and Shamrock Rovers' Victor Ozhianvuna, both of whom will join in 2027 when they turn 18.
This approach aims to make Arsenal more sustainable in the transfer market, reducing reliance on heavy spending and potentially generating profits from future sales. The club has faced criticism for its record in selling players, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's move to Liverpool still the highest fee received.
