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The Mirror today claims that AC Milan’s Mario Balotelli is available, with Arsenal especially interested – while the Express reckons that Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham could all compete with the North London giants for the 23-year-old’s signature.
Here’s a run down of why the four prospective Premier League buyers are interested, and what the Italian maverick could provide each of them.
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Arsenal’s striking options are sparse. While Frenchman Olivier Giroud bagged a respectable 22 in all competitions last term, he often went missing in big games – and because of his lack of pace, he doesn’t provide a threat in behind either. Nicklas Bendtner is leaving the club on a free, and Yaya Sanogo hasn’t shown yet that he’s ready to spearhead the side. Balotelli would compete with Giroud for a central striker position, capable of producing more moments of genius than Arsenal’s 27-year-old.
