A heart warming story,
Arsenal have won the race to sign Lille striker Gervinho in a deal reportedly worth around £10million.
The Ivory Coast international had already stated his intention to leave France this summer with the Premier League his likely destination and will now complete his move to north London within the next few days.
After losing out on defender Phil Jones to Manchester United, Arsene Wenger has now fought off competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the 24-year-old, who scored 14 league goals for the Ligue One champions last season.
With the signing of young Charlton defender Carl Jenkinson already in the bag, it is believed Wenger will now step up his interest in Blackburn skipper Chris Samba and Bolton stopper Gary Cahill as he looks to strengthen his defence
Arsenal have won the race to sign Lille striker Gervinho in a deal reportedly worth around £10million.
The Ivory Coast international had already stated his intention to leave France this summer with the Premier League his likely destination and will now complete his move to north London within the next few days.
After losing out on defender Phil Jones to Manchester United, Arsene Wenger has now fought off competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the 24-year-old, who scored 14 league goals for the Ligue One champions last season.
With the signing of young Charlton defender Carl Jenkinson already in the bag, it is believed Wenger will now step up his interest in Blackburn skipper Chris Samba and Bolton stopper Gary Cahill as he looks to strengthen his defence
