Luiz Gustavo (right) looks destined for the Emirates (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are believed to have agreed a £14m deal to sign Bayern Munich’s Luiz Gustavo.

The Gunners have been tracking the midfielder all summer and are said to have beaten off competition from Chelsea and Bundesliga side Wolfsburg for Gustavo’s signature.

If Arsenal can agree personal terms with the 26-year-old he will become Arsene Wenger’s second signing of the summer, following the arrival of French youngster Yaya Sanogo.

Gustavo has become surplus to requirements in Pep Guardiola’s side, who beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in last night’s opening league fixture, with the likes of Mario Gotze, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Javi Martinez, Toni Kroos and new signing Thiago Alcantara ally vying for a spot in the side.




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Luiz Gustavo (right) helped Brazil to Confederations Cup victory this summer (Picture: Getty)

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The Brazilian international started just 16 Bundesliga games last term for the eventual champions and had to settle for an 89th-minute substitute appearance in the Champions League final, where Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.

But Gustavo, a holding midfielder who can also be utilised across the back, is a player who would slot well into the Gunners’ side, with Arsene Wenger looking to strengthen his defensive options.