Not For Sale – Arsenal Make Contact For Prodigious Italian Striker: Inter Milan Firmly Rebuff Approach | OneFootball

Premier League pacesetters Arsenal have reportedly inquired about Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the San Siro giants have already informed the Gunners that the 20-year-old is not for sale.

Francesco Pio Esposito has enjoyed a rise to stardom in Serie A this season, establishing himself as one of Europe’s elite talents.

Despite scoring just seven goals in 36 appearances, the Italian striker’s overall performances have been nothing short of impressive.

As a such, he has caught attention of several top clubs, including Arsenal.

Inter Milan Turn Down Arsenal Approach for Pio Esposito

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly a big-time admirer of Esposito.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri prodigy impressed the Gunners manager during Inter’s home clash against Arsenal in the Champions League.

Despite signing Viktor Gyokeres in a mega-money deal last summer, Arteta was ready to spend big again to land Esposito.

However, Cristian Chivu wants to build his project at San Siro around the Nerazzurri graduate.

Therefore, the runaway Serie A rivals have quickly rebuffed Arsenal’s approach.