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Arsenal are reportedly in negotiations with Brazilian club Flamengo over the signing of defender Pablo Mari.
According to Sky Sports, the Gunners want to sign Mari on loan until the end of the season, with an option to purchase him outright included in any deal. He is poised to have a medical in London this weekend ahead of any possible switch.
According to Charles Watts of Goal, "Arsenal hope to wrap up a deal imminently" for the Spaniard. Football writer Paul Brown provided more information:
Paul Brown @pbsportswriter#AFC not expecting any problems tying up signing of #Flamengo CB Pablo Mari.