Arsenal transfers: Nacho Monreal s shift from Malaga confirmed

Arsene Wenger has pulled off a defeat-the-deadline �8million discount move for Spain intercontinental Nacho Monreal.nnIt is also understood Arsenal manager Wenger produced closing enquiries for Barcelona striker David Villa and Fiorentina�s Stevan Jovetic, but made the decision to hold off on signing a ahead until the summertime.nWenger produced a left-back his precedence after the Gunners missing Kieran Gibbs for at least a few months with a thigh injuries endured in their Wednesday evening attract with Liverpool.nnThat left Arsenal with the prospect of possessing to use mistake-susceptible Brazilian Andre Santos to deputise right after his inadequate latest very first-staff performances.nThe Gunners have been scouting Monreal for numerous months and have a good connection with Malaga, getting signed Santi Cazorla from them for �12m very last summer time.nMalaga have been strike by fiscal issues and it is recognized Arsenal struck a wonderful offer for a Spain worldwide with nine caps.nSpanish soccer professional David Cartlidge offers us the lowdown on Monreal, 26, who is extensively regarded as rapid and great on the ball.nnMonreal is expected to turn out to be very first-decision straight absent - which could be bad information for Gibbs.nBut his harm came at a undesirable time, as Arsenal felt they could not believe in Santos after his inadequate type.n"We are delighted that Nacho Monreal has agreed to sign up for us. We have been checking him for some time now and are actually delighted that we've been in a position to agree this move these days," Wenger explained.n"Monreal is a strong still left-sided defender with good encounter at each club and international stage. He is a technically gifted participant, a very good crosser in the final 3rd and sturdy in the air. Monreal will insert quality to our squad and of program, to our defensive device. We all look forward to him taking part in for us."nnThe only beats by dre downside for the Gunners is Monreal is ineligible for the Champions League, so Santos could have to encounter Bayern Munich next thirty day period if Gibbs doesn't recover.nThe deal remains subject matter to the completion of what Arsenal explain as a formal registration method.nWhat can Arsenal assume from Monreal? Spanish football skilled David Cartlidge gives us the lowdownnNacho Monreal: Bluffer's guide1986: February 26 - Born in Pamplona.n2001: Joins youth established-up at hometown club Osasuna.nn2006: Helps make his debut for Osasuna towards Valencia.n2007: Makes debut for Spain Underneath-21s, heading on to grow to be a regular fixture in the facet.n2009: August six - Can make his debut for Spain in a pleasant, taking part in the final fifteen minutes against Macedonia.n2011: June ten - Joins Malaga for �6million after producing over a hundred and fifty appearances for Osasuna.n2013: January 31 - Joins Arsenal.nGot a remark? Have your say underneath