Arsenal are set to replace Emiliano Martinez with Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson. Aston Villa are on the verge of signing the Gunners’ Argentine star, 28, for a deal worth £20m.
Mikel Arteta subsequently needs to bring in support for No.1 Bernd Leno, and attention has turned to Runarsson.The Gunners appear to be moving quickly to snap up the 25-year-old Iceland international.The Ligue 1 ace could be an Arsenal player soon, having reportedly already undergone a medical ahead of a transfer.
According to Icelandic outlet 433 , Runarsson underwent checks yesterday and will sign a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
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