London: Premier League side Arsenal are reportedly considering a deal for AC Milan star Mario Balotelli as the Italian side is ready to sell their eccentric striker just 18 months after they bought him from Manchester City.


Mario Balotelli 

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has remained a long time admirer of the Italian, even though Balotelli's troublesome reputation during his spell at his former club Manchester City where the striker reportedly became one of the Premier League's most colourful characters According to the Mirror, Balotelli, who joined Milan from City for a 24 million-pounds just 18 months ago, has left the Italian giants strapped for cash and they are looking to cash in on their striker and cut their wage bill with the forward keen on returning to England after becoming surplus to the club's requirements.