Cristante is a mainstay in Roma's midfield who operates as a box-to-box player.
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal will send scouts to watch Cristante in action against Lecce this weekend.
But whilst Arteta has made sure he's insured in defence, the midfielder conundrum remains.
Granit Xhaka, who was infamously stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, appears the only player to hold onto his starting place almost every game.
Cristante is believed to be worth around £22m, making him a somewhat affordable option if Arsenal were to fail to qualify for the Champions League.
The Italian's career has been littered with loan spells, with the player struggling to settle down anywhere.
But the 24-year-old has found a home in Rome and his contract, which runs till 2024, suggests he's happy to be there for the long term.
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