Full agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion for the winger, Leandro Trossard.
The £ 27 million deal reached on Thursday evening is inclusive of add-ons.
News about Arsenal being linked to the Belgian player filtered in on Thursday morning and in a swift move, the North London club has agreed on terms with the club and personal terms have been completed with the player on a long-term deal.
Medical tests are set to take place in London as soon as possible and the deal is to be sealed before Saturday ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.
