Arsenal are said to have agreed personal terms with Saint-Etienne wonderkid William Saliba, as a £27m move to the Emirates Stadium edges closer to completion.
The Gunners are on the lookout for a number of defensive reinforcements as they seek to bounce back from a bitterly disappointing end to last season, and the exciting Saliba is near the top of their wish list.
This long-running transfer saga appears to be coming to an end, as Foot Mercato state Arsenal have agreed a five-year deal with Saliba, and all that is left is for them to agree a fee with Saint-Etienne.