Mario Balotelli is edging closer to Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Mario Balotelli’s proposed move to Arsenal has edged a step closer after AC Milan agreed to let the striker leave for £29million.

Balotelli is believed to be Arsenal’s number one transfer target this summer, with manager Arsene Wenger looking to add a world-class striker to his side.

And amid growing talk that the Gunners are set to open talks to sign him imminently, Sky Italy say Milan have agreed to let the 23-year-old – for £29million.

The TV station says Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola met with Milan chief Adriano Galliani yesterday, and an agreement was reached for the striker to go.




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Adriano Galliani has agreed to let Balotelli leave (Picture: Getty)

Milan want to raise cash to invest in new players as well as trim their wage bill, and at £150,000-a-week, Balotelli is a high earner.

The Italian side do not have any European football to look forward to next season, and the club are keen to focus on building a young squad for the future.

Arsenal would offer Balotelli wages of £180,000-a-week to move to the Emirates Stadium.

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