Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Southampton defender Cedric Soares, hours after confirming their first deal of the window in Pablo Mari. Mikel Arteta was keen to strengthen defensively this month and he looks to have done so with just days remaining in the window. Soares’ contract with Southampton is up in the summer and they risk losing him for free if they don’t sell him to Arsenal before Friday. And according to Sky Sports, Arsenal are closing in on his signature. KEY STORY: Man Utd make £118m striker top transfer target but deal hinges on Ed Woodward decision

Source: Express January 29, 2020 16:52 UTC