Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Jamie Vardy and Henrikh Mkhitaryan Rumours

Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy will reportedly have a medical at Arsenal on Sunday before completing his transfer to the club.

That’s according to Peter O’Rourke of ESPN FC, who has stated that “a source close to the club” has revealed the deal is edging closer to completion. It’s noted the Gunners triggered a release clause in the striker’s contract with Leicester earlier this week and are keen to get a transfer done before the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

O’Rourke added that the sum Arsenal will pay for the 29-year-old is £22 million, while a big-money contract will be on offer to convince him to leave the King Power Stadium.

It’ll be a fascinating deal if it goes through, especially given Arsenal’s issues at the point of the attack. The forward was a menace in the final third last season as he helped the Foxes to a surprise Premier League triumph, per OptaJoe:

30 – Jamie Vardy was involved in more goals than any other player in the 2015-16 Premier League (24 goals six assists). Coveted.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 3, 2016

The move also has plenty expressing concerns about a deal. After all, Vardy is a player who has been so effective due to Leicester’s willingness to play a direct style of football, seeking to get the ball into the channels quickly for him to exploit defenders one-on-one. It’s not a style Arsenal have utilised frequently under Arsene Wenger.

Indeed, the Gunners are precise in their build-up play and that’s a blueprint that requires a high standard of technical ability. Vardy has many strengths, but his work …

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