Arsenal have increased their bids to £44 million in order to get their move for Sampdoria due Dennis Praet and Joachim Andersen over the line.

The Gunners will be looking to strengthen all over the pitch having missed out on Champions League football this season.

Earlier this week, reports in Italy claimed that the Gunners had tabled a €42m (£37m) offer for the two players, but the bid was turned down by Sampdoria.

According to Sampnews24, who revealed the first details of Lucas Torreira's move from Sampdoria to Arsenal last year, Arsenal have returned with an improved offer for Praet and Andersen. And the report claims that Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero is ready to accept Arsenal's new bid.