Arsenal closing in on Douglas Costa loan The Gunners keen on sealing loan move for striker Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a loan-deal with Shakhtar Donetsk for striker Douglas Costa. Costa would be The Gunners fifth signing this Summer, following the likes of; Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, David Ospina and Calum Chambers to the Emirates Stadium, and despite already spending over £50million, Arsene Wenger is keen to add a couple more faces. Its believed Wenger mainly wants a defensive midfielder and a back-up centre-back, just incase Thomas Vermaelen leaves, but a chance to take Costa on loan for the season may appeal to the Frenchman as well. The 23-year-old Brazilian has told the Ukrainian club that he doesnt want to return due to the political issues taking place in the country, and he has refused to return to the country after playing a friendly in France. Its believed Arsenal would pay a large loan-fee for the season, and then discuss a permanent move with Shakhtar next Summer.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:19:05 +0000
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