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Arsenal 'complete' signing of Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer

Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Schalke's left-back Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer, according to reports in Bosnia.

Kolasinac has been on Arsene Wenger's radar for some time, with the embattled Frenchman viewing him as serious competition for Nacho Monreal's starting spot, and now Bosnian news outlet Reprezentacija are claiming a pre-contract agreement is now in place.

The 23-year-old left-back, who has played 18 times for Bosnia, was the subject of a failed £5.3million bid from Chelsea in January while Manchester City, Juventus and Liverpool have also posted an interest.

Arsenal have opened talks with Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac over a Bosman summer move
Arsenal have opened talks with Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac over a Bosman summer move

Arsenal spoke to his representatives initially in January and have made further contact since, with a deal now said to be done to the extent that Kolasinac has already picked out which number he will wear at the Emirates.