Arsenal are ready to make Pablo Mari's loan move a permanent one this summer. The Spaniard joined from Flamengo until the end of the season but the Gunners were not obliged to purchase the defender.
However they will activate a £10m clause which allows them to sign him . Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his back four with conceding goals Arsenal's Achilles heel this season.
Mari has only made two appearances for the north London side but looks to have done enough to prove his worth. His role as a left-sided central defender has furthered his case with Arteta keen to fulfil that position, reports the Athletic.
The Gunners boss however does not look as if he will pursue Athletic Bilbao centre-back Unai Nunez The 23-year-old is valued at
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