The Borussia Dortmund defender is set to undergo a medical and the sign the contract at the Gunners today but the competition for his signature was rife and new Gunners coach Unai Emery has already got one over Jose Mourinho.
Speaking to a Greek radio show, the 29-year-old’s father Charalambos said: “There was interest from United but he had to wait until July for them.United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams were talking more closely.He chose to go to Arsenal instead.”