Southampton were left taken aback when they discovered Arsenal were seriously interested in taking Cedric Soares off their hands in Mikel Arteta ’s second deal of the January transfer window. Cedric rocked up at the Emirates for a five-month loan move last week, with the switch bringing an end to his time at St Mary’s. Cedric will now be looking to secure a long-term contract at Arsenal, with his spell on Southampton’s books over as his contract expires this summer. The Portugal international is expected to act as an understudy to first-choice right-back Hector Bellerin, as well as slotting in on the left side when needed. JUST IN: Arsenal new boy Pablo Mari gives Mikel Arteta verdict

Source: Express February 03, 2020 09:11 UTC