Alberto Aquilani is “flattered” by reported interest from Arsenal, but he is completely dedicated to the Roma cause.
The gifted midfield starlet has become a pivotal figure for the Giallorossi and is seen as a foundation for the future of the club.
However, Aquilani’s agent Vincenzo Morabito claimed on Monday that Arsenal had opened talks for the 23-year-old.
“I can only say that I am flattered,” the Azzurri talent told the Corriere dello Sport.
“According to speculation I have already gone to two or three of the mentioned sides.
“But I have a deal at Roma until 2010. I am a part of this Giallorossi team and no other sides matter. Talk of a move makes no sense.”
Aquilani was named in Roberto Donadoni’s provisional 24-man squad for Euro 2008 yesterday and his value is currently estimated at around £15m.
Arsenal are looking to rebuild their midfield after the departure of Mathieu Flamini to Milan on a free transfer and may be preparing for the loss of Alexander Hleb, who has been widely linked with a move to Inter this summer.
