Greece international Sokratis Papastathopoulos is expected to become Arsenal's first signing of the post-Arsène Wenger era, as the defender edges closer to a €20m move to north London, according to German publication Bild.
The Borussia Dortmund star has fallen out of favour with the club's hierarchy, largely over contract talks that were intended to prevent Sokratis from leaving on a free transfer when his current deal expires next summer.
But the Westphalian side now appear to have accepted that the 29-year-old has to be sold this summer, and Arsenal are ready to launch a €20m offer that could see Sokratis become the latest player to have played for both clubs.