Shkodran Mustafi has revealed that Mesut Ozil convinced him to make a 'horny' £35million move to Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal are set to announce a £35m deal for the Valencia centre-back, who would become the third most expensive centre back in football history, after he passed a medical earlier this week.

The 24-year-old defender's arrival could be confirmed on Tuesday after the bank holiday, and Mustafi told Sky Sport News HD that Germany team-mate Ozil played a big part in his decision to move to north London.

"I have spoken with Mesut, he told me everything," Mustafi told the German outlet, before using German slang to describe Arsenal as a 'horny' (great) club.

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"It was all very positive and I was quickly convinced, because I find the club horny."

Injuries to senior centre-backs Per Mertesacker and Gabriel before the start of the season forced Wenger to move for Mustafi before the transfer window shuts on Wednesday night.

However, the emergence of Rob Holding alongside Laurent Koscielny in central defence - particularly in the 3-1 win at Watford on Saturday - has led Wenger to warn Mustafi that he faces a battle to earn a Gunners starting spot.

“It was an outstanding performance [from Holding]. I’m happy that you noticed that,” he told Standard Sport when asked whether the youngster would keep his starting role after the international break.

Arsenal are also set to announce the arrival of Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez after activating the 27-year-old's £17.1m release clause.