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Niang in talks over Milan exit amid Arsenal links, confirms Montella

The Rossoneri boss has revealed the forward is in discussions over the prospect of a January exit, amid links with the Gunners

M'Baye Niang is in talks with Milan over the prospect of a January exit, amid talk of a potential move to Arsenal, head coach Vincenzo Montella has confirmed.

A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old as well as Arsenal, including West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton, for whom he had a trial back in 2012.

However, reports in Italy on Monday claimed that Niang is considering an offer from Torino, while Milan have also been in discussions with Genoa over a possible swap deal involving Marseille loanee Lucas Ocampos.