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The Newcastle star, 28, is poised to become the Gunners' first summer signing.

Arsenal will pay an initial £8m for the right-back. The fee could then rise to £12m with appearance related add-ons.

Arsene Wenger has moved for his countryman after he impressed at the World Cup for France.

He will fill the void left by Bacary Sagna, who has joined Manchester City, at the Emirates.

Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson is in talks over going in the opposite direction and joining Newcastle on loan.

The Toon are interested in signing striker Joel Campbell on a temporary basis from the Gunners too.

Newcastle chiefs have been impressed with his performances for Costa Rica at the World Cup.