German defender Per Mertesacker is travelling to England ahead of a possible move to Arsenal.
Mertesacker, who will cost around £8 million, will now have a medical and discuss personal terms at the Emirates.
The 26-year-old, who plays for Werder Bremen, has been granted permission to leave the German national team training camp to complete his move to the Gunners.
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