Source: Daily_Mail
Emir Spahic claims Arsenal deal is almost done
Nearly there: Spahic (front) is eyeing Arsenal move[LNB]Bosnia defender Emir Spahic claims he is close to joining Arsenal. [LNB]The 29-year-old is hopeful a deal can be finalised with his club Montpellier in the next few days. [LNB]Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is desperate for cover in defence after Sol Campbell, William Gallas and Mikael Silvestre all left the club this summer. [LNB]Wenger has added just Laurent Koscielny from Lorient to his squad but Spahic could be next to arrive at the Emirates. [LNB]Spahic said: 'The most important thing is that so far the negotiations go as planned and that the transfer could be completed soon. [LNB]'Arsenal is a great club. I'm an admirer of Arsene Wenger and I hope that Montpeiller will cooperate.' [LNB]Wenger was linked with a £10million move for Per Mertesacker but Werder Bremen insist the Germany centre-half is staying where he is.[LNB] Arsenal target Per Mertesacker staying in Germany, says Werder Bremen chief Klaus AllofsSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsNewcastle and West Brom on alert as Arsenal allow Lansbury out on loan Cesc Fabregas ignores Arsene Wenger's plea to end talk of Barcelona moveARSENAL FC
