Arsenal target Serie A goalkeeper as possible Cech replacement

Arsenal have targeted Sampdoria’s Emil Audero as a potential replacement for the retiring Petr Cech, according to reports in Italy.

Sky Sports Italia (via FootballItalia) suggests Audero, 21, has appeared on Arsenal’s radar despite Sampdoria preparing to activate their option to buy the young Italian shot-stopper this summer.

Audero is on loan at Sampdoria from Juventus and has been ever present for the Serie A side this season, and his performances have reportedly caught the eye of the Gunners as they look to replace Cech.

Cech’s contract at the Emirates expires this summer but rather than extend his stay or move elsewhere, the 36-year-old r...