Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino wants to leave the club at the end of the season.
A report from Calciomercato.It claims that the 20-year-old central midfielder does not wish to continue at the north London club and he is attracted to the idea of competing in the Italian league.
Juventus and Roma are keen on signing the highly-rated midfielder and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
He will be a free agent at the end of the season and the two Italian clubs should come forward with contract offers for the player now.
Patino is highly rated at the London club and his departure will come as a major blow for Arsenal. However, they are powerless to stop him from leaving because of his contract situation. In addition to that, they will not be able to convince him to sign a new deal with the club because they will not be able to provide him with regular opportunities.
Patino needs to play regularly
The 20-year-old midfielder needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and he needs to join a club where he will get ample first-team action. Arsenal loaned him out to Swansea this season and he has done quite well for the Welsh club.
Patino is likely to develop into a quality midfielder in the near future and Arsenal could end up regretting his exit.
Meanwhile, Juventus and Roma do not have the financial resources to sign the best players in the world and therefore they should look to hunt for bargains whenever possible. Signing a tremendous young prospect like Patino on a free transfer would be a major coop for both clubs.
They could provide him with more game time compared to Arsenal and that could help the 20-year-old develop as a footballer.
If he can fulfil his potential in the coming seasons and adapt to the Italian league quickly, his move could prove to be a major bargain.
Patino has done quite well in the championship with Swansea this season scoring four goals and picking up four assists in all competitions.
