Arsenal transfers: Nacho Monreal s go from Malaga verified

Arsene Wenger has pulled off a conquer-the-deadline �8million deal go for Spain global Nacho Monreal.nnIt is also comprehended Arsenal supervisor Wenger manufactured last enquiries for Barcelona striker David Villa and Fiorentina�s Stevan Jovetic, but decided to maintain off on signing a forward till the summer.nWenger manufactured a remaining-again his priority right after the Gunners dropped Kieran Gibbs for at minimum 3 months with a thigh injury suffered in their Wednesday night time draw with Liverpool.nnThat still left Arsenal with the prospect of obtaining to use mistake-susceptible Brazilian Andre Santos to deputise right after his poor current very first-group performances.nThe Gunners have been scouting Monreal for a number of months and have a good connection with Malaga, getting signed Santi Cazorla from them for �12m very last summertime.nMalaga have been hit by fiscal problems and it is understood Arsenal struck a great offer for a Spain worldwide beats by dre with 9 caps.nSpanish football skilled David Cartlidge offers us the lowdown on Monreal, 26, who is widely regarded as rapid and excellent on the ball.nnMonreal is envisioned to grow to be 1st-decision straight away - which could be poor information for Gibbs.nBut his damage arrived at a undesirable time, as Arsenal felt they could not believe in Santos soon after his very poor 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 delighted that we've been ready to concur this move right now," Wenger explained.n"Monreal is a robust remaining-sided defender with excellent expertise at each club and international amount. He is a technically gifted participant, a good crosser in the final 3rd and sturdy in the air. Monreal will add quality to our squad and of course, to our defensive device. We all look ahead to him enjoying for us."nnThe only draw back for the Gunners is Monreal is ineligible for the Champions League, so Santos may have to face Bayern Munich up coming thirty day period if Gibbs does not recover.nThe offer continues to be topic to the completion of what Arsenal explain as a formal registration procedure.nWhat can Arsenal count on from Monreal?

Spanish football skilled David Cartlidge gives us the lowdownnNacho Monreal: Bluffer's guide1986: February 26 - Born in Pamplona.n2001: Joins youth set-up at hometown club Osasuna.nn2006: Helps make his debut for Osasuna in opposition to Valencia.n2007: Helps make debut for Spain Underneath-21s, likely on to turn into a normal fixture in the aspect.n2009: August 6 - Can make his debut for Spain in a welcoming, playing the previous fifteen minutes in opposition to Macedonia.n2011: June 10 - Joins Malaga for �6million right after making over one hundred fifty appearances for Osasuna.n2013: January 31 - Joins Arsenal.nGot a remark? Have your say beneath