Report: Arsenal close to signing £15.6m defender; Per Mertesacker is his role model
According to Tutto Mercato Web, Arsenal are close to signing Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba.
The 22-year-old has impressed for the Bundesliga outfit since arriving from Vitória Guimarães in a deal worth €18 million up front (£15.6 million).
The Italian news outlet claim that the Gunners are closing in on his services, in what would be a major move given his potential.
Arsenal fans may remember Tapsoba, as he appeared in both games against the north Londoners for Vitória Guimarães during the 2019/20 Europa League Group Stage.