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Arsenal Transfer News: Bernd Leno Linked Amid Rumours of Completed Sokratis Deal

Arsenal are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

According to Sky Sports News, not only are the Gunners making progress on a deal for the Germany international, they are close to finalising a deal for Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos:

Sky Sports News

BREAKING: Sky sources: @Arsenal are in advanced talks with @bayer04_en over the signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Sky sources: @Arsenal have also agreed a deal with @BVB for defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. #SSN https://t.co/j0YNiDyx0I

SportBild (h/t Sport Witness) have reported the Gunners will have to pay as much as €25 million (£22 million) to get a deal done for Leno and that "things can go quickly" on this transfer.