AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini is keen on Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun.

Balogun's success with Reims this season has brought him to the attention of Maldini, who is seeking a new centre-forward signing.

He has been one of Europe's breakthrough stars after scoring 18 times for Reims in France.

A move to Milan would see Balogun replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic with the Swede to be allow to come off contract at the end of the season.

For his part, Balogun is ready to leave Arsenal, says Tuttosport, for a club where he is assured of better playing opportunities.