Arsenal transfer news and rumours: Juventus want Alexis Sanchez As Alvaro Morata's Replacement?

PLUS: Gunners target Nolito is set to join Manchester City AND the Gunners are unwilling to pay Real Madrid's £60million asking price or Morata

   Juventus have set their sights on Alexis Sanchez

Juventus will attempt to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez as a replacement for Alvaro Morata, according to reports.

Sky Italia, cited by talkSPORT, say Italian champions Juve have already begun the search for Morata's replacement after Real Madrid decided to exercise his buy-back option.

Juve reportedly explored the possibility of signing either Romelu Lukaku or Edinson Cavani, but they believe Sanchez is a cheaper option.

The Chilean has scored 42 times in 93 appearances since joining Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014.

Nolito to snub Gunners and join City

Manchester City are set to seal the signing of Spain star Nolito, according to reports.

Arsenal have monitored Nolito all season but he's reportedly set to join City in a £14million deal

Spanish outlet TV3, cited by talkSPORT, say Arsenal and Barcelona were both interested in the 29-year-old, but he's opted to join Pep Guardiola at City instead.

It is claimed the Gunners and Barca monitored Nolito throughout last season, as he netted 12 goals in 29 La Liga appearances for Celta Vigo.

City have seemingly won the race to sign him though and are set to trigger his £14million release clause.

Gunners end Morata pursuit

Real Madrid have slapped a staggering £60m price tag on Alvaro Morata, writes John Cross.

It has already scared off Arsenal who believe that is way too much and it could leave a straight fight between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Arsenal have ended their pursuit of Alvaro Morata 

Spain striker Morata has been on loan at Juventus but Real Madrid have a £25m buy-back clause - and they will use it and sell him on to make a big profit.Chelsea have moved into pole position and are currently favourites to land Morata with Real Madrid believing his impressive performances at the Euros have pushed his price up.United boss Jose Mourinho is also an admirer but it is understood they do not want to pay more than £50m.

CREDIT:Mirror