Last Updated: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:01
Arsenal are expected to complete the £10million signing of Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny later this week.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been chasing the player for some time but only now is a deal on the verge of going through after Lorient found a replacement for their outgoing star.
Lorient are set to sign Bruno Manga from Ligue Two side Angers SCO and as soon as the deal goes through they will allow Koscielny to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are already thought to have agreed terms with the player and now just need to sort out the fee with Lorient, who want an initial £8.5million plus £1.5million in add ons.
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