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Arsenal are in talks to add Napoli ’s head of scouting Maurizio Micheli to their recruitment team.

Micheli has earned a reputation for being a top talent-spotter during his time working in Italian football.

The 57-year-old is credited with unearthing the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Marek Hamisk.

Arsenal appointed Andrea Berta as their sporting director earlier this year and have been looking to make further additions to their recruitment setup.

Matteo Tognozzi, who used to be Juventus’ head of scouting , was one name looked at in the summer after Arsenal’s a

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