Arsenal have been given the green light to sign Douglas Costa (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal have got the green light to sign Douglas Costa after Shakhtar Donetsk’s manager admitted they won’t stand in the way of the player this summer.

The Gunners are known to be long-term admirers of Costa having twice made offers for him in the past, and recent reports suggest a season-long loan deal is being eyed up.

Arsene Wenger has space in his squad for another attacking player, and Shakhtar have now cleared the way for the switch to happen – after confirming that the Brazilian can go.

‘I am sure that things will come to the fore in the next few weeks,’ said manager Mircea Lucescu.


Arsene Wenger is known to be a fan of Costa (Picture: Getty)

‘For me, all the players are transferable for the right price. Every year, some players go and some players arrive.



‘It’s normal that players will want to leave at some point.’

Arsenal are thought to prefer a loan deal for Costa who has a £40million price tag, but could offer cash if Lukas Podolski was to depart this summer.

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