Arsenal close in on £34m deal for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis
Arsenal is nearing a £34 million deal to sign Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis as a replacement for Leandro Trossard. The club is also actively seeking defensive reinforcements following an injury to William Saliba.
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Christos Tzolis scored in Greece’s Nations League win against Scotland last year. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters Christos Tzolis scored in Greece’s Nations League win against Scotland last year. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters Arsenal Arsenal close in on £34m deal for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis Greece international replacement for Leandro Trossard
Arsenal seek defensive cover after William Saliba injury
Prefer the Guardian on Google Arsenal have agreed a deal worth up to €40m (£34m) with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis as a replacement for Leandro Trossard and will step up their attempts to sign defensive cover due to concerns that William Saliba could miss the start of the new season due to his ongoing back issues.
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