Fernando Llorente close to Arsenal switch?

Arsenal could announce the signing of Spanish striker Fernando Llorente from Juventus in the upcoming week, according to reports.

The Spain international is expected to make way from Juve this summer, following the arrival of the likes of Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala to the club.

According to French publication L'Equipe, the former Bilbao star will seal his switch to the Emirates next week for a fee of around £8.56m.

Llorente has scored 27 goals in 90 games for the Turin giants so far.