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Chris Davison

Mikel Arteta spotted with Arsenal transfer ‘target’ as former teammates embrace during talks

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Following Arsenal’s 2-1 win (4-3 pens) over AC Milan on Tuesday, Mikel Arteta was seen embracing reported transfer target Ismael Bennacer at full-time, leading to even more speculation surrounding the links.

Various reports have claimed that the Gunners are interested in signing Bennacer after his contract situation at Milan became uncertain. The Algerian international is valued at up to £21.4million by CIES Football Observatory, with his current deal ending in 2024.

In a video uploaded by Twitter user @iOkmm, Arteta was catching up with former Manchester City player Brahim Diaz alongside Oleksandr Zinchenko before fitness coach Sam Wilson brought Bennacer over to him.

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