The French manager remains cautious over the deal after revealing there have been work permit problems, but is hopeful it will get over the line in the coming days.
Arsene Wenger has stated his belief that Arsenal could be mere days away from completing a deal for Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny.
The Frenchman has made no secret of the Gunners' interest in the 23-year-old defensive midfielder, but has now admitted that the Emirates side is on the verge of making the signing official.
"We hope that it'll be finalized this week," Wenger told the press on Monday.