Pablo Mari is set to join Arsenal on loan until the end of the season with an option to buyArsenal are in talks with Flamengo over the signing of centre-back Pablo Mari, with the player set to undergo a medical in London this weekend. Arsenal are looking to sign the defender 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 11:47 UTC