The summer transfer window is open and managers are working hard on their transfer targets so we’ll bring you all the latest gossip from around the globe. Today, Arsenal have signed Matteo Guendouzi…As per an announcement on Arsenal.com, Arsenal have completed the signing of Matteo Guendouzi from Lorient in a deal reportedly worth £7m.Unai Emery has been looking to strengthen his options in the middle of the park following the departures of Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere this summer and Guendouzi became a prime target over the weekend as reports emerged suggesting Arsenal were closing-in on a deal.The 19-year-old flew in to London on Monday to undergo his medical and discuss personal terms and as we reported yesterday, a video was leaked online showing Guendouzi signing his contract at London Colney.
The club have now finally announced the deal with a statement on Arsenal.com confirming that Guendouzi has joined from Lorient and although the fee hasn’t been disclosed, the Mirror claim we’ve paid £7m for his signature.The talented midfielder becomes Emery’s fifth major signing of the summer following the arrivals of Stephan Lichtsteiner, Sokratis, Bernd Leno and Lucas Torreira – who completed his move from Sampdoria on Tuesday.Emery expressed his delight at signing Guendouzi after confirming to the clubs website he will go straight in to the first team squad:“We are delighted Matteo is joining us. He is a talented young player and a lot of clubs were interested in him. He has big potential and gained good first-team experience last season with Lorient. He wants to learn and improve and will be an important part of our first-team squad.”