Arsenal are
reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi. The Gunners
have been involved in protracted transfer negotiations with Valencia for a
number of weeks now as Arsene Wenger looks to bolster his defensive options
before next Wednesday's transfer deadline.
The two
clubs have been wrangling over a price for the Germany international, but BBC
Sport reports that Arsenal have now given in to Valencia's demands and will pay
in excess of £35m for the 24-year-old.
Mustafi is
expected to undergo a medical at the club, but it is unlikely that a deal will
be completed in time for him to feature in this Saturday's match away to
Watford.
Arsenal, who
lost Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista to long-term injuries during
pre-season, have also been linked with Marcel Tisserand and Phil Jones.
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