Arsenal to swap Bedtner for Mexes

• rsenal planning shock swap deal for French defender

  

  By talkSPORT | Sunday, August 12, 2012

  

   

  Arsenal could be set to swap Nicklas Bendtner for AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes according to reports in Italy.

  The 30-year-old Frenchman has been training on his own in Milan after returning from their pre-season tour of the United States to be with his pregnant wife.

  And sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport claims the clubs may be attempting to arrange a part-exchange deal to suit both parties.

  France national coach Didier Deschamps has added to the speculation by hinting that Mexes’ long-term future may lie away from Serie A, saying: “I know Philippe well and he is part of the wider France squad.

  “What is happening to him? I don’t know if he will leave Milan, as there is a particular situation going on with his club.”

  Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has long been looking for a way to offload Danish striker Bendtner who spent last season on loan with Sunderland.

  And he may have found a solution with the Rossoneri keen to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a similarly imposing striker.

  While the Italian side are keen on negotiating an exit for Mexes who reportedly earns €4.5m per season.
   

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