da 888casino: Arsenal are on the verge of bolstering their defence, with Per Mertesacker and Andre Santos completing medicals at the Emirates.
da pinnacle: Mertesacker flew to London on Tuesday and successfully underwent his medical, with a £10 million transfer from Werder Bremen set to be completed on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old will add a wealth of experience to the North London outfit, and is set to sign a three year contract. The Hannover born defender has made 75 appearances for his country, and has featured in two World Cups.
Santos meanwhile has been identified as the replacement for Gael Clichy, who moved to Manchester City earlier this summer.
The Brazil international is to join in a £6.2 million deal from Fenerbahce, and will give Arsene Wenger an extra option at left-back.
With the sale of Armand Traore to QPR and Kieran Gibbs struggling with injury, it has been a problem area for the French manager; the 28-year-old also completed his medical at the Emirates on Tuesday.
Arsenal have been the busiest of the top six sides in the run up to the transfer window closing, and have also been linked with moves for Chelsea trio Yossi Benayoun, Alex and Florent Malouda.