Emirates Stadium side look set to welcome in talented wide-man.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam according to the Metro.
The 24-year-old French born Algerian international has impressed in his debut season in Italy and a move to the Emirates Stadium could be completed in a matter of days.
Ghoulam’s potential arrival will apparently lead Arsene Wenger to accept Athletic Bilbao’s offer for Nacho Monreal, leaving Kieran Gibbs to fight the Serie A star for the starting spot in the Arsenal first team.
Napoli failed to secure a Champions League berth for the coming campaign and boss Rafa Benitez has left to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, leaving a number of the San Paolo side’s top stars considering their futures in Naples.
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Arsenal have already brought in one stellar summer signing, the north London side having successfully lured Petr Cech away from Chelsea, and a move for one or two more top talents could aid the club’s push for major honours in 2015/16.