http://www.espnfcasia.com/story/2781252/arsenal-fly-out-to-sign-mohamed-elneny-from-basel-sources Elneny will sign a 4-1/2 year deal. The £7-million transfer is Arsenal's first of the January window. The 23-year old defensive midfielder has about 40 caps for Egypt which will help in Arsenal's push to get the lad a work permit. I don't have much memory of seeing him play so I can't comment on how the transfer will help but he seems to be a squad player. Meanwhile seldom used fullback Mathieu Debuchy has become a transfer target for Remi Garde. Adama Traore is sidelined with injury for at least the next two months. A Debuchy transfer could defer the cost of signing Elneny. Debuchy cost Arsenal an estimated £12 million and Wenger is known to enjoy a little bit ROI so Villa would need to come close to that figure to get him.
