Arsenal Very Close to Signing Highly Rated Versatile Star

Arsenal have been in search of a top quality midfielder for quite some time and it looks likely that the search is over.
At the start of last season, Gunners were mainly lacking a strong holding midfielder.
Captain Arteta was past his best and could not break play in front of back four. Spaniard has mainly been a deep lying playmaker and not a strong DM. On the other hand, Gunners had Flamini, another star whose best days are behind him.
Wenger trusted French international Francis Coquelin who proved to be one of the best DMs in the second half of the season and will be a key player for Arsenal next season.
Still, the North Londoners look for more depth and quality in midfield and now they are heavily linked versatile star in the form of Monaco’s Geoffery Kondogbia.
According to reports, Arsenal have lodged an offer of 25.7 million pounds to secure the services of 22 year old star and are in pole position to secure his signing.
As per the provided link, only Inter Milan are challenging Gunners for his signature and the Italians do not even offer European football next season while Arsenal are in the Champions League. Hence Arsenal are very close to bringing the French star to Emirates.
Kondogbia mainly is a strong defensive midfielder and was part of the Monaco side that only conceded a single goal in the group stage of Champions League. Moreover, he can be utilized as a quarter back as he has great passing skills, has also been deployed as a central defender or a creative midfielder for Monaco.
Kondogbia will give Arsene Wenger so many options and will largely improve the overall quality of the squad. Gunners must act swiftly to complete the deal and sign him.
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