The transfer window is fast approaching,and the news is fast flying in.Wecan tell you that Arsenal are on the brink of finalizing a deal to sign defensive midfielder Mohamed Elneny from Basel, according to widespread reports in the Sunday newspapers.
The Egyptian international is expected to complete a £5m move in January and will be the sole Gunners’ acquisition in the upcoming transfer window.
Despite Elneny’s imminent arrival, Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama still remains very much part of Arsenal’s summer plans.
Elneny is viewed as more than just a short-term fix for the sidelined Francis Coquelin, with the Egyptian far more adept going forward than his French counterpart.
But who is Elneny? Here are some facts you might not know about the midfielder:
Age: 23
Height: 1.8m
Club: Basel
International appearances: 39
International goals: 3
Did you know?
- He played at the 2012 Olympics in London with Egypt Under-23s
- His 2011/12 season was cut short in February after the Port Said riots. 74 people lost their lives and over 500 were injured in the clashes, leading to the rest of the Egyptian League season to be cancelled.
- He was part of the Basel team that beat Tottenham but lost to Chelsea on their way to the Europa League semi-finals in 2013.
Watch video of his skills,goals and assists below
