Arsenal transfers: Nacho Monreal s go from Malaga verified

Arsene Wenger has pulled off a defeat-the-deadline �8million discount transfer for Spain worldwide Nacho Monreal.nnIt is also understood Arsenal supervisor Wenger created ultimate enquiries for Barcelona striker David Villa and Fiorentina�s Stevan Jovetic, but decided to hold off on signing a forward until finally the summer season.nWenger made a still left-again his precedence following the Gunners lost Kieran Gibbs for at the very least 3 months with a thigh injury suffered in their Wednesday night attract with Liverpool.nnThat remaining Arsenal with the prospect of getting to use mistake-prone Brazilian Andre Santos to deputise after his very poor current 1st-group performances.nThe Gunners have been scouting Monreal for many months and have a great relationship with Malaga, possessing signed Santi Cazorla from them for �12m previous summer.nMalaga have been strike by monetary problems and it is comprehended Arsenal struck a fantastic offer for a Spain intercontinental with nine caps.nSpanish soccer expert David Cartlidge offers us the lowdown on Monreal, 26, who is extensively regarded as rapid and good on the ball.nnMonreal is expected to grow to be very first-selection straight absent - which could be negative information for Gibbs.nBut his injury came at a poor time, as Arsenal felt they could not have faith in Santos soon after his bad form.n"We are delighted that Nacho Monreal has agreed to join us. We have been checking him for some time now and are genuinely happy that we've been in a position to agree this move right now," Wenger mentioned.n"Monreal is a robust left-sided defender with great knowledge at both club and international amount. He is a technically gifted participant, a very good crosser in the last 3rd and robust in the air. Monreal will incorporate quality to our squad and of training course, to our defensive unit. We all look forward to him enjoying for us."nnThe only downside for the Gunners is Monreal is ineligible for the Champions League, so Santos could have to experience Bayern Munich next month if Gibbs does not recuperate.nThe deal continues to be matter to the completion of what Arsenal explain as a formal registration process.nWhat can Arsenal anticipate from Monreal?

Spanish football expert David Cartlidge gives us the lowdownnNacho Monreal: Bluffer's guide1986: February 26 -  beats by dre Born in Pamplona.n2001: Joins youth established-up at hometown club Osasuna.nn2006: Tends to make his debut for Osasuna from Valencia.n2007: Tends to make debut for Spain Beneath-21s, heading on to become a typical fixture in the facet.n2009: August 6 - Can make his debut for Spain in a pleasant, playing the previous fifteen minutes in opposition to Macedonia.n2011: June 10 - Joins Malaga for �6million right after making above 150 appearances for Osasuna.n2013: January 31 - Joins Arsenal.nGot a remark? Have your say underneath