Arsenal to sign Lille striker in next few days

Arsenal have reportedly won the race to sign Lille striker Gervinho for around £10 million, according to talkSPORT.

The Ivorian forward, who netted 15 goals in 33 appearances for Lille last season, stated his intention to leave the Ligue 1 champions this summer for the Premier League, and will apparently complete his move to the Emirates within the next few days.

Arsene Wenger managed to fend off competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the player’s signature, as the Frenchman looks to rebuild his squad this summer.

Johan Djourou will certainly be happy to hear the news, after the Swiss defender acknowledged Gervinho’s ability. He recently stated:

‘I have followed a bit of the French league this season and I have to say Gervinho is a great player.’

‘I have known him for a long time and he is quick, with so much talent and good skills. He is a great, great talent and we need that because he can play as a striker, as a number 10 or on the wing. He has all the ingredients to play for Arsenal, that is a definite.’

To be honest, he is not a player that excites me a lot, but at least the manager is splashing the cash and acquiring new players to bolster our squad for next season’s campaign.

Let’s hope it continues.

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