Arsenal are close to agreeing a fee for the Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gabon international is likely to cost around £60 million. According to Telegraph, Dortmund are waiting to bring in a replacement before letting the player leave and therefore the transfer could drag on to deadline day.
Arsenal had two bids rejected for the Bundesliga star earlier this month and they have decided to match the asking price now. The report adds that Aubameyang wants to leave the German club and he is keen on a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners have sold Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez to Everton and Manchester United earlier this month and it was vital to bring in the right replacements.