Report: Arsene Wenger to meet with Mario Balotelli's agent

Arsene Wenger has reportedly arranged to meet with Mario Balotelli's agent next week over the striker's proposed transfer to Arsenal.

The AC Milan forward has been linked with a move to the Emirates, with the Gunners believed to be preparing a £25m bid for the Italy international.

According to Metro, the Arsenal manager, who has been working as a pundit during the World Cup, will speak to Mino Raiola in Sao Paulo in the next week.

The report adds that Wenger is keen to discuss personal terms with the agent before Arsenal make a formal bid for Balotelli.