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Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny arrives in London to complete £7.4m move to Arsenal
MOHAMMED ELNENY has arrived in England to complete his long-awaited move to Arsenal, according to reports.
Mohamed Elneny could make his Arsenal debut against Stoke on Sunday
The 23-year-old midfielder had been forced to stay in Paris, France, as he awaited clearance on his visa.
But his arrival today means the Egyptian international is able to finalise the £7.4m move from Basel.
Speaking on Monday, Wenger was hopeful the deal would be concluded this week.
Wenger said: "I am an optimist.
"I always think: 'Okay, it's true that he hasn't played many games in recent years'.
"I hope at some stage that will stop because he is young and I hope I'm right.
"He is a special case because he is a special talent and he comes out of the club. And he is an England international and I hope his injuries will stop at some stage."