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AC Milan are set to table a €15 million bid for Mohamed Elneny after Stefano Pioli identified the Egyptian as the answer to his midfield problems, according to reports.

Elneny is currently plying his trade at Turkish side Besiktas on loan from Arsenal after making 89 appearances for the Gunners since joining them in 2016.

The 27-year-old has had a slow start at Besiktas as he was sent off in his debut, receiving a three-match ban from the Turkish Football Federation in the process.



And according to Turkish reports, the Egyptian international is looking for a move away from the club in January due to some issues with board members and coaching staff.

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The reports also suggest that Elneny wants to leave as he is struggling to cope with the situation the club’s in and can’t seem to accept the fans’ protest.



A few days after the news, various Italian news outlets, most notably Calciomercato, have linked AC Milan with a move for the Egyptian in the January transfer window.



And on Monday, the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ have confirmed the news, reporting that AC Milan’s new head coach Stefano Pioli has identified Elneny as a target, but will need to bid €15 million for him in order for Arsenal to let him go.



Midfield is a particular area of concern for Milan, which forced Pioli to make it a priority for the club to strengthen his options at the midfield.

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Mohamed Elneny had joined Arsenal in January 2016 from FC Basel, making 89 appearances for the club across all competitions, while scoring twice and providing eight assists.

Despite signing a new contract last year, he has struggled for game time under Unai Emery, featuring just 17 times, including only eight in the Premier League.