Arsenal fight Juventus and AC Milan in hunt for £10m Roma defender Philippe Mexes

Arsenal face competition from Juventus in their pursuit of Roma centre half Philippe Mexes.Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering a swoop for the France international as part of a search for two new central defenders this summer.After falling out of favour with boss Claudio Ranieri and starting just 17 Serie A matches this season, Roma are prepared to sacrifice the 28-year-old - who was once on Manchester United's radar. Five star: Mexes with fellow Roma centre back Juan (right)But AC Milan are also thought to be interested and now Juventus have been linked with a swap deal that would see Brazil-born Italy striker Amauri moving in the opposite direction to the Italian capital.The Gunners have been linked with a £10million move for Mexes, who has 13 caps but will not be part of France's World Cup squad. Cesc Fabregas Barcelona deal hit by Yaya Toure snubbing Arsenal for better offers - as Manchester City eye IvorianLennon wants to make Sol his Bhoy as Celtic aim to lure Arsenal starJuventus ready to listen to Arsenal bid for Gianluigi Buffon - but new boss wants to keep him in ItalyCheck out Roma in our Stats ZoneARSENAL FC

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