Arsenal
are set to finalize the first winter deal of Basel attacker Mohamed Elneny for
a fee around £7million, according to Daily Star.
The Egyptian player has been on Arsenal’s radar for the past few months and now the transfer window is opened, boss Arsene Wenger is keen to seal him as the first winter deal.
The
deal suffered a delay due to his work permit issue but is now set to move to
London to conclude his deal. He
could be the part of Gunners’ squad for the coming FA Cup game against
Sunderland this weekend.
The
23-year-old passed medical few days ago at the Emirates Stadium, according to
Daily Mail. And recently striker Olivier Giroud said that the deal is said to
be sealed.
Giroud
said: “I know that maybe we sign a player, An Egyptian one.”
Arsenal
are currently sitting at top of Premier League table with two points above the Leicester
City. The Gunners have not won a title since 2004.
Frenchman
Arsene Wenger told last weekend that he would be making two transfers only as
players are set to return from injury.
Watford
captain Troy Deeney is also targeted by Wenger, according to StarSports.
But Watford are demanding £20million for his move.
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