Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, and certain statistics paint a positive picture for the club. As reported by Sky Sports, the Gunners are in advanced talks over the transfer of the German international and are ready to pay a fee which will eventually rise to £35m. Having chased the 24-year-old for weeks, Arsene Wenger will be hopeful that a deal can be done before the transfer deadline next week. His search for defensive reinforcements comes after both Per Mertesacker and Gabriel picked up long-term injuries, leaving him short of experience and quality in the central positions as summer signing Rob Holding has immediately been thrown...
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