Arsenal expect to complete the surprise £8m signing of David Luiz today in a move that will alleviate their defensive worries
The Chelsea player is expected to sign a two-year deal after undergoing a medical today, with the transfer in line to be formalised before today’s 5pm deadline. Arsenal moved quickly to agree a deal for the 32-year-old after Laurent Koscielny departed for Bordeaux on Tuesday, amid suggestions the centre-back’s relationship with key figures at Stamford Bridge had broken down.
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