Premier League champions Arsenal reportedly dispatched scouts to observe Inter Milan’s promising centre-forward, Francesco Pio Esposito, during Italy’s 4-1 away victory against Turkey in the Nations League. The 21-year-old made a significant impact, netting Italy’s fourth goal in the match.
Esposito’s Rising Profile
Esposito’s performance against Turkey adds to an impressive run of form that has seen him establish himself as one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers. He has now scored six goals in 11 appearances for the Italy national team. His goal in the Nations League fixture followed earlier strikes from teammates Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and Michael Kayode.
The young forward enjoyed a breakthrough campaign during Inter’s double-winning 2025-26 season and has continued his strong form into the current 2026-27 season, contributing two goals and an assist in four Serie A starts for the Nerazzurri.
Inter’s Stance and Arsenal’s Interest
Arsenal’s interest in Esposito is not new, with reports indicating that Mikel Arteta’s side has been closely monitoring the striker throughout the early stages of the 2026-27 season. However, Inter Milan remains firm on their valuation of Esposito, viewing him as a crucial part of the club’s present and future attacking line-up.
To solidify their position, Inter secured Esposito on a new long-term contract in September, extending his stay at the San Siro until the summer of 2032. The Italian club is confident that this new deal will act as a deterrent to any interested Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, who might consider a move for the talented forward.