Arsenal transfer news: Marouane Fellaini set for talks this week

Man Utd and Belgium midfielder could join
Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos at the Emirates

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The big Belgian defensive midfielder has long been linked with a
move from Old Trafford this summer but the smart money had him
heading to Roma or AC Milan. But according to the Sun’s bombshell,
Fellaini will “meet with new Gunners boss Unai Emery” to discuss a
sensational move to the Emirates.

The new Arsenal gaffer apparently tried to lure the
30-year-old to PSG when he was in charge of the French club, and
now he’s set for another go, believing that Fellaini has the
muscular mindset that the notoriously soft Arsenal midfield
lack.

The Belgian is available on a free transfer at the end of
his month when his United contract expires, and there has been
little evidence thus far that the Old Trafford club will look to
offer Fellaini a new deal.

The Italian media are also reporting the story,
claiming that AC Milan have allegedly baulked at his wage demands –
believed to be “€7m [£6.1m] per season, with the addition of some
bonuses, as well as commissions to his agents” – hence Arsenal’s
move to the front of the queue. 

Greek Gunner

It’s a done deal between the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund,
claim talkSPORT, with the broadcaster reporting that
Sokratis Papastathopoulos “is set to join Arsenal this week for
£15m”.  

They’ve been tailing the defender for several weeks and
German reports indicate that a deal has now been agreed and the
Greece international “should be an Arsenal player by
Sunday”.

Apparently the 29-year-old will fly to London this week
for his medical and assuming he’s given a clean bill of health he
will sign a three-year contract with the north London
club.

The Sun reports that the deal could be
concluded as early as today with the paper adding that
Papastathopoulos opted for Arsenal over Manchester
United. 

“There was interest from United but he had to wait until
July for them,” explained the player’s father, Charalambos, to a
Greek broadcaster. “United have a very good relationship with
Dortmund, the teams were talking more closely [but] he chose to go
to Arsenal instead.”