Pablo Mari is set to join Arsenal on loan until the end of the season with an option to buyPablo Mari has arrived in London for a medical at Arsenal, with the club in talks with Flamengo to sign the defender on loan. Arsenal are looking to sign the Spaniard on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy. Mari's Flamengo sign won Brazil's Serie A, with the defender featuring in 22 of the 38 games, scoring twice as Flamengo finished 16 points clear of Santos and Palmeiras. Arsenal head coach Arteta has faced Matviyenko twice this season in the Champions League when he was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Arsenal would prefer a loan deal over a permanent move.

Source: Sky sports January 25, 2020 11:46 UTC