Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly preparing for a mass clear-out once the club secures the signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Brazilian is set to fly to north London on Monday to put the finishing touches to the deal, with a fee of 30m (£27m) and a five-year contract agreed. He will become the Gunners' fourth signing this summer after the permanent additions of Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares following their loan deals and the capture of Willian on a free. However, in order to balance the books, the Daily Express are reporting that Arteta will need to offload as many as 15 squad players. When Arsenal complete the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes, they will look to sell a...
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