According to CMW, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to sign Ismael Bennacer from AC Milan in the summer transfer window and is willing to use Folarin Balogun in a swap deal.
Arsenal is ready to sign Ismael Bennacer using Folarin Balogun.
According to the Italian news outlet, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta personally wants Bennacer in his squad for next season and beyond.
According to the report, Arsenal is willing to give up Balogun and use him in a swap deal.
And, according to CMW, it could be appealing for Milan, who are expected to be looking for a new striker during the summer transfer window.
Bennacer, Ismael
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Balogun is currently on loan at Reims from Arsenal.
In 23 Ligue 1 appearances for Reims this season, the 21-year-old striker has scored 16 goals and provided one assist.
In February 2023, Arsenal boss Arteta described the striker as “really ambitious, really committed and really brave” on the club’s official website, adding that the striker “is doing it’s just incredible”.
Bennacer was on Arsenal’s books from 2015 to 2017.
The 25-year-old Algeria international midfielder failed to make an impact at Arsenal, but he is “revitalised in every aspect,” according to Milan legend Massimo Ambrosini in DAZN in March 2022.
Last season, the midfielder helped Milan win Serie A.
This season, the Italian club advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
