Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton and have already agreed personal terms with the Belgian international over a January move to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.
The attacker is looking for a way out of the Amex Stadium this month following a recent fallout with Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi and now the Gunners could be about to answer his prayers as they work on finding an agreement with the South Coast club.
Brighton recently triggered a 12-month option to extend the player’s contract meaning his deal is now due to expire in 2024 but still, his future looks to lie away from Albion after three-and-a-half seasons in blue and white.
Trossard is seemingly struggling to commit to De Zerbi’s project and the Seagulls could now be forced to offload the forward for the greater interest of the dressing room.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talks are already at an advanced stage between the two clubs as the deal edges closer.
He tweeted: “Arsenal have opened talks to sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton, negotiations are advanced with official bid ready for permanent move. Personal terms already agreed — talks will continue to get deal done soon.”
Arsenal were recently offered Trossard by his representatives and appears they are now willing to seize the chance to land the 28-year-old, who has scored seven Premier League goals this season.
The Gunners were forced back to the dressing room at the weekend when Chelsea pinched their top January target Mykhaylo Mudryk after striking an £88million deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.
But Trossard could now prove to be a cost-effective solution that would allow Arsenal to also invest in other areas of their squad this month should they wish.
A central midfielder is also believed to be of interest while Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda is also believed to be a target for the Gunners. (Express)