Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who is currently in South Africa working for French TV station TF1, has revealed he has agreed a deal for the 24-year-old and now just needs to iron out contract details.
Heads, you win: Laurent Koscielny is set to complete his move to the Gunners
Arsenal need central defensive cover for outgoing trio William Gallas, MIkael Silvestre and Sol Campbell and Lorient director Serge Areguian said only 'administrative details that have to be validated' before the move is made official.
David Astorga, who presents TF1's coverage of the World Cup, confirmed last night on his Twitter page: 'Info Arsene. The transfer of Koscielny from Lorient to Arsenal will be announced tomorrow.'
Koscielny is expected to team up with the Arsenal players who have returned to the club's Hertfordshire training complex this week ahead of the traditional pre-season friendly at Barnet on July 17.
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The defender would be Wenger's second signing after long-term target Marouane Chamakh joined the Gunners on a free-transfer in May.
Koscielny hopes his move to the Barclays Premier League will put him in contention for a place in Laurent Blanc's new-look France. Although the uncapped defender is also eligible to represent Poland.
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