According to recent reports from an Algerian media outlet, Competition, Arsenal Football Club has reportedly made it a top priority to re-sign Ismael Bennacer (Ismaël Ibne nacer) from AC Milan in the upcoming summer transfer window. This potential move would be a major development for both the Gunners and the talented midfielder, six years after Arsene Wenger sold him.
Bennacer originally joined Arsenal as a teenager from AC Arles and spent two seasons with the Gunners from 2015 to 2017. During his time at the club, the Algerian midfielder made just one senior appearance for Arsenal, but he played a total of 30 times for the youth teams in all competitions.
After a successful loan spell with French side Tours in the second half of the 2016/17 campaign, Empoli expressed interest in signing Bennacer. Arsenal agreed to let him go for a modest fee of just £900,000, and the promising youngster moved to Italy.
Since he departed from Arsenal, Bennacer has gone on to establish himself as a top player in Italy, first with Empoli and then with AC Milan. He has been a key part of the Rossoneri's squad in recent years and played an integral role in their title win last season.
According to the report, Bennacer's future at AC Milan is uncertain, and there is a good chance that he could leave the club in the upcoming transfer window. This has prompted Arsenal to reportedly make it a top priority to bring him back to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
It has been suggested that several other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, are also interested in signing the Algerian midfielder. However, with Arsenal said to be in the market for at least one new midfielder this summer, Bennacer could be an excellent addition to the squad.
Mikel Arteta reportedly has his sights set on several other midfield targets, including Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Mohammed Kudus. However, Bennacer's excellent form in recent years and his status as a "world-class" player make him an attractive option for the Gunners.
While Bennacer was sold by Arsenal for under a million pounds six years ago, it is expected that he will command a much higher transfer fee this time around. It remains to be seen if Arsenal's technical director, Edu, will be able to negotiate a deal to bring the talented midfielder back to North London.
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