Arsenal transfer news: Gunners ready to sanction first signing after Unai Emery plea
ARSENAL transfer target Steven N'Zonzi could be heading to the Emirates this summer.
The Sevilla midfielder was tipped to join the Gunners in January, however, a move didn’t materialise.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Emery wants to make N'Zonzi his first summer signing.
They say the new Arsenal boss has had to convince the Gunners board to make a move for the 29-year-old.
And Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is now ready to sanction the deal after discussions with Emery about the former Stoke star.
The Mirror add that N'Zonzi is keen to link up with his former boss Emery, who he worked with at Sevilla.
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Arsenal transfer news: Steven N'Zonzi could be heading to the Emirates
Arsenal will now push hard to sign N'Zonzi this summer after Emery’s recommendations.
Former PSG boss Emery was appointed as Arsene Wenger’s successor last month following the Frenchman’s departure.
Wenger left north London after 22 fine years with the Gunners, which saw him win three Premier League titles.
Emery has been vocal on Arsenal’s transfer plans, with the 47-year-old revealing he plans to develop the current squad.
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“I believe we can grow with the players we have,” he said.
“The objective is to work hard together and with these talented players.
“It’s very important for the club, after two years outside the Champions League, to work to be the best team in the Premier League and also in the world.”