Arsenal’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze may have been handed a huge boost with Al Ahli completing the signing of Enzo Millot from Stuttgart.
As announced by Al Ahli and the Bundesliga outfit on Saturday, Millot has signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club.
Neither club have provided financial details of the deal, but local media claim Al Ahli have paid £25.9million (€30million) for the 23-year-old attacking midfielder.
Millot joined Stuttgart in 2021 and made 43 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists.
Furthermore, he netted twice in their 4-2 German Cup final win over Arminia Bielefeld in May.
His departure leaves Stuttgart on the market for a replacement and Standard Sport reported earlier in the week that they have held talks with Arsenal over a deal for Fabio Vieira, which could see the midfielder leave Emirates Stadium permanently.
It has been widely reported that the Gunners would make a move for Eze once they have sold the Portuguese playmaker.
This may soon become a reality as Stuttgart can now accelerate plans to sign Vieira with the funds brought in from Millot’s sale to Al Ahli.
Arsenal do retain an interest in the Crystal Palace star and Mikel Arteta has said the club remain open for more signings despite spending nearly £200m this summer.
“Let’s see what happens, in terms of where the squad is in the next few weeks,” said Arteta after his side’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club. “But, we are actively looking at options.
“As well, there are a few players that, maybe, they have to leave as well. So, we will be open to see what happens.”
