Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny is reportedly undergoing a medical at Bordeaux ahead of a €5 million (£4.6 million) move to the Ligue 1 club.
According to Charles Watts of Goal, the French centre-back is set to have "his wish granted of securing a return to his homeland."
Koscielny refused to travel on Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States last month in an attempt to force a free transfer away from the Emirates Stadium.
Sky Sports News"We are very disappointed by Laurent's actions, which are against our clear instructions.