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French attacking midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (pictured) could be on the way from AC Milan to Arsenal, according to sources in the English media.

It is thought that the 21 year old would command a fee of around 20 million euros, with boss Arsene Wenger said to still be interested on his services after missing out on them in 2006.

For those who like "next" comparisons, Gourcuff has been lauded by the French media as the "next Zidane".

But for those more interested in tangible achievements, Gourcuff has not had the easiest time at the San Siro, playing just 10 Serie A games in his debut season.

Prior to 2006/07, though, he was one of Ligue 1's top performers as he took on the attacking midfield role with Stade Rennais.

Such brilliant form for the Rennes outfit saw Milan swoop for him on a contract that will keep him under contract until 2011.

He started excellently with the rossoneri, playing extremely well against the likes of AEK Athens, but since then has tailed off slightly.

Whether that means that the door is now open for Arsenal to move for him - or even if they want to - remains to be seen.

Goal.com

hm...

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But if Gourcuff is loaned to Arsenal and develops there, it will be a massive change for him to return back to Italy, with different team-mates, different opponents, different playing styles etc.

@dst, this is what I'd like to see when Van Persie's back
------------------Almunia----------------
Sagna-----Toure------Gallas-----Clichy
------------------Flamini------------------
Rosicky--------Fabregas------------Hleb
--------Van Persie-------Adebayor-----

You got it all wrong, I don't want Milan to loan Gourcuff to Arsenal, I'm talking about selling him. I think that's what's best for him...

I too believe this is Arsenal's strongest XI.

The highlighted players aren't good enough for Arsenal, Wenger should look to replacing them - especially Sagna, he's not good enough for the EPL at all!

Really? I think Sagna is one of Arsenal's best this season and of the main reasons why they are doing so well. Same for Flamini, (as they've themselves said) he's their Gattuso, he's a very useful player. Clichy is not bad but he's not world-class material either, I agree on this one. As for Almunia, he's no Buffon or Cech (ie he won't perform an unbelievable super save) but he's a 7 and he always produces a 7, he's consistent. In my view what Arsenal need the most is a world class forward.