After completing the deal to bring Pablo Mari to the Emirates, Arsenal are reportedly set to complete the signing of Southampton defender Cedric Soares before the January transfer window slams shut. The Gunners' first-choice right-back Hector Bellerin has been plagued by injuries this season and academy product Ainsley Maitland-Niles has, so far deputised valiantly for the Spaniard. Soares presents Arsenal with a great option in many ways. The Portuguese right-back, whose contract is set to expire come summer, will be available on a cut-price fee on loan and could potentially join Mikel Arteta's side on a permanent transfer at the end of the season. The 28-year-old has played over a 100...
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