With the summer transfer window in full swing, Football Talk will be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest transfer news throughout the summer. Today, an Egyptian defender looks for a move to Arsenal.

Egyptian defender Milo has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing him and he would be open to a move to the Emirates this summer, according to Sky Sports News.

The report claims that the Gunners are leading the race to sign the 21-year-old with the likes of Lyon, Benfica and Sporting Lisbon also interested in the Haras Al Hodood left back.

Milo has now confirmed Arsenal’s interest and claims he will hold talks with Al Hodood officials this week to discuss the Gunners interest.

The Egyptian under-20 international claims that Arsene Wenger’s scouts have been watching him since 2009 and will once again run-the-rule over him during this summers Olympics, and the player is out to impress as he looks to secure a move to Europe this summer.

“Arsenal officials have been following me since my participation in the Toulon tournament in 2009.

“And the English team got more interested in me after Toulon 2012 and I’m now waiting for their official letter.

“I will meet with the Haras Al Hodood officials before I leave with the Olympic squad on Thursday (to France for two warm-up matches) to understand their stance from this offer.

“I believe the Arsenal scouts will watch me closely at the London Olympics. My participation at London 2012 is what will determine my next step, and I hope to come to a European club.”

Milo is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News

Read more Arsenal transfer news

Would you like to see Milo at Arsenal? Get involved in the comments section.

Best of the web