Mario Balotelli is wanted by Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal’s brand new kit sponsors will reportedly help the club fund a big money deal to sign Mario Balotelli at the end of the season.

The Gunners, who announced a partnership with sportswear giants Puma last month, are said to be keen on signing AC Milan striker Balotelli in the summer.

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But amid talk that his giant price has put Arsene Wenger off making a bid, Puma are believed to have stepped in to offer an alternative.


According to reports in Italy, the company wants to help Arsenal finance a deal to bring the former Manchester City striker to the Emirates Stadium.



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Arsene Wenger could have some help in the market (Picture: Getty)

Puma, who also sponsor Balotelli, want two of their key brands together, and could even stump up as much as £15million of any deal to make the transfer happen.

The 23-year-old has been in stunning form since moving to Milan from City, scoring 25 goals in just 38 matches.

Balotelli is rated at about £40million by Milan.

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