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Illan Meslier was at the Arsenal training ground yesterday to finalise his move, hoping it reignites his career
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Arsenal goalkeeping target Illan Meslier was at the Gunners training ground yesterday to finalise his move, according to the Daily Mail. The Emirates Stadium club are set to sign the 6ft 7in Frenchman as manager Mikel Arteta wants him at North London. Meslier is a free agent after leaving Leeds United last week, and he is hoping a move to Arsenal reignites his career. The 26-year-old is set to become the Gunners’ second-choice goalie, with Kepa Arrizabalaga exploring a move away and available to leave if his £5 million clause is activated.
Meslier has undergone his medical from the look of things after his visit to the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Tuesday. He will hope to provide quality cover and competition for David Raya going forward. The Frenchman could be announced this week and become Arsenal’s first summer addition after Piero Hincapie’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen was made permanent in a £34.5m deal. The Gunners are looking to make additions in attack, midfield and defence, with the owners ready to back Arteta again.
The Spaniard wants to retain the Premier League title next season after last term’s triumph. Arsenal are also desperate to go one better in the Champions League after losing last season’s final to Paris Saint-Germain.
They need a better and quality squad depth to get the job done, and fans will be desperate to see their club sign players capable of improving the team.
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