AC Milan forward M’baye Niang has stalled on his proposed move to Everton as he waits in the hope that Arsenal will lodge an attempt for his signature.
The former France Under-21 international joined Watford on a short-term loan in the second half of last season, where he impressed with two goals in 11 outings.
The Hornets had the opportunity to turn his deal into a permanent one, but Niang personally contacted the club’s hierarchy to cancel out any potential offer.
Italian outlet Calcio Mercato reveals that Niang is free to choose a fresh club this summer with the Rossoneri already stepping up their efforts for new recruits.
The 22-year-old was initially tipped to seal a move to Goodison Park this summer, but he has put his €15 million switch on hold in order to join a bigger club.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has always been a huge admirer of Niang, and the attacker is hoping that the Frenchman will step up the pursuit for his signature.
The long-standing manager is currently looking to dish out a world-record deal to sign Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe but a move for Niang may not be ruled out yet with Milan looking for a hurried sale.
Niang made his Premier League debut against Arsenal back in February where he played a key role on the right wing as the Hornets bagged a surprise 2-1 win at the Emirates.
The Rossoneri forward has not quite lived up to his early hype at Caen, and Niang still possesses the pace to become a menace to a quality backline.
