Arsenal-Empoli, deal reached for Ismael Bennacer

Empoli are determined to return to Serie A after getting relegated last season. The Tuscan club has made a significant addition by acquiring Ismael Bennacer, the Algerian midfielder born in '97 spent last season on loan at Tour. Empoli's directors Accardi and Butti reached an agreement with Arsenal on a straight sale to fully own Bennacer, who will now play in Italy for the first time