Agent claims Gunners talks

Aquilani opens discussions with Arsenal, says agent

By James Dall   Last updated: 19th May 2008

Alberto Aquilani Roma

Aquilani: Agent claim

Aquilani is speaking to Arsenal.

Aquilani's agent, Vincenzo Morabito
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Arsenal are in talks with Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani, according to the player's agent.

The Gunners reportedly had an offer rejected for the 23-year-old Italy international last summer, however it is claimed they are set to renew their interest

Manager Arsene Wenger is rumoured to be keen to bolster his midfield options after losing the out-of-contract Mathieu Flamini to Milan.

Aquilani's agent, Vincenzo Morabito, told Italia Uno: "Aquilani is speaking to Arsenal. We will have to see if Roma will be able to match his demands."

Talent

Meanwhile, Wenger is adamant that he will not succumb to the pressure of purchasing a player with a 'huge name'.

"I think a huge player is better than a huge name," Wenger told the club's official website. "You have huge names who produce very little at the moment.

"There is plenty of demand from players who want to join us and what we need next year is two or three maybe. We just need talent."