Inter Milan will not entertain any offers for 20-year-old Italian international Francesco Pio Esposito in the summer transfer window amid his links with Arsenal.
According to a report by Italian outlet L’Interista, Francesco Pio Esposito is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 20-year-old Inter Milan attacking sensation has emerged as a target for the North London outfit.
However, the latest report has brought bad news for Arsenal, suggesting that the Nerazzurri “won’t listen to anyone” in the summer transfer window. A summer departure is “out of the question” for Esposito, and Arsenal must look elsewhere for a striker.
Francesco Pio Esposito and his recent rise
Francesco Pio Esposito is the latest promising prodigy to rise in prominence in his homeland. The 20-year-old spent his formative years in Italy, rising through the ranks at Inter Milan before making his mark in senior football during his loan spell with Spezia Calcio. However, since returning to Inter Milan, the youngster has been impressive in his limited opportunities.
The Italian international initially impressed during last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, and he has scored seven goals and provided six assists in only 1,555 minutes of game time thus far in the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, Esposito’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, particularly from the Premier League. Arsenal will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
London calling?
Arsenal’s interest in Francesco Pio Esposito is somewhat baffling, yet understandable. Even though Mikel Arteta has three strikers in his squad, the Spanish tactician wants more firepower in the final third. Kai Havertz has struggled with fitness issues in the last 18 months, while Gabriel Jesus faces an uncertain future at the Emirates.
Additionally, Viktor Gyokeres has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Arsenal from Sporting CP last summer. So, signing a striker will be a sensible decision by the North London club. Several candidates, including Eli Junior Kroupi, have thus emerged on Arsenal’s wishlist, with Esposito also a viable target.
However, the latest report has brought bad news for the Premier League table-toppers, suggesting that the Nerazzurri “won’t listen to anyone” in the summer transfer window. So, a summer departure is “out of the question” for Esposito, and Arsenal must look elsewhere for a striker.
