Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini is set to hold talks with Arsenal this week with a view to joining the Gunners on a free transfer.
The Belgian is out of contract at Old Trafford in July and has rejected two proposals from the Red Devils.
Fellaini wants a significant improvement on his £80,000-a-week wages and the one-year deal on offer from United is deemed unsatisfactory.
AC Milan have shown interest in Fellaini but Foot 365 claim Arsenal have now entered the race for the Belgian and will meet with his representatives this week to discuss a deal.
Arsenals head of recruitment Sven Mislintat has taken on greater importance since the departure of Arsene Wenger and Fellainis availability on a free is interesting the Gunners.
The 30-year-old joined United in a £27.5m deal from Everton in 2013 and has been a favourite under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho despite his lack of popularity with supporters.
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The midfielder has been included in Belgiums 23-man squad for the World Cup and is keen to resolve his future before the tournament begins in Russia.
Fellaini is open to staying in the Premier League and could use Arsenals interest as leverage to secure a better deal at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini is set to hold talks with Arsenal this week with a view to joining the Gunners on a free transfer.
The Belgian is out of contract at Old Trafford in July and has rejected two proposals from the Red Devils.
Fellaini wants a significant improvement on his £80,000-a-week wages and the one-year deal on offer from United is deemed unsatisfactory.
AC Milan have shown interest in Fellaini but Foot 365 claim Arsenal have now entered the race for the Belgian and will meet with his representatives this week to discuss a deal.
Arsenals head of recruitment Sven Mislintat has taken on greater importance since the departure of Arsene Wenger and Fellainis availability on a free is interesting the Gunners.
The 30-year-old joined United in a £27.5m deal from Everton in 2013 and has been a favourite under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho despite his lack of popularity with supporters.
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The midfielder has been included in Belgiums 23-man squad for the World Cup and is keen to resolve his future before the tournament begins in Russia.
Fellaini is open to staying in the Premier League and could use Arsenals interest as leverage to secure a better deal at Old Trafford.
MORE: Xherdan Shaqiri wants Premier League stay amid Tottenham and Everton links
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