Arsenal get Mario Balotelli boost after missing out on Carlos Vela
ARSENAL have been handed a boost in their quest for AC Milan and Italy star Mario Balotelli after the Serie A outfit admitted that none of their players are irreplaceable.
Mario Balotelli looks set to leave Milan this summer[GETTY]
The Gunners are in desperate need of a striker this summer, and after seemingly missing out on Real Sociedad forward Carlos Vela, are edging ever closer to a deal for ex-Manchester City man Balotelli.
The 23-year-old will come at a great price however, with a fee worth £35million the latest to be mentioned.
Mario Balotelli Player Profile
Balotelli is a great player. But nobody is irreplaceable. We will see what happens
Barbara Berlusconi
However Arsene Wenger is determined to land Balotelli, and will pull out all the stops as he looks to build on last season's FA Cup success.
And the Frenchman has been given encouragement in his hunt after Milan's joint CEO Barbara Berlusconi said: "Balotelli is a great player. But nobody is irreplaceable. We will see what happens."
Balotelli is currently on World Cup duty with Italy [GETTY]
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