Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal will complete the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina. A fee reported to be in the region of £1.8million has been agreed for the 20-year-old, who will add to Wenger's defensive options. But the Frenchman sees the Greece Under-21 international as a long-term prospect, with Mavropanos set to be sent out on loan. "Yes, but he's not ready to play," Wenger said of Mavropanos' impending arrival following Wednesday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Chelsea. "He will go out on loan." Mavropanos will be the first Arsenal signing since the overhaul of the club's scouting and recruitment department. Head of...
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