Arsenal are bringing in Gorka Zabarte Moreno (Picture: Real Madrid)

Arsenal are set to sign Real Madrid defender Gorka Zabarte Moreno with the player said to be already packing his bags ahead of the move.

Moreno, who turns 16 in January, is considered to be a big talent in Madrid’s youth team – but Arsenal have stepped in to lure him to north London.

Madrid are not allowed to offer Moreno a professional contract yet, under Spanish employment rules, but he is able to sign those forms in England – and will with Arsenal.

The Daily Star quotes a story in Marca which says the transfer is on the cusp of going through, with negotiations well underway.




Moreno is described on Madrid’s website as a fast and aggressive defender.

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