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Arsenal transfer news: Mohamed Elneny move announced 'within 24 hours' confirms Arsene Wenger

The Egyptian is on the brink of Gunners move for a reported £7.4m

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Arsene Wenger hopes to announce the signing of Mohamed Elneny from FC Basel within the "next 24 hours".

When asked about the 23-year-old midfielder, who has completed a medical ahead of his £7.4m move, the manager said in his briefing after the Gunners' 3-1 FA Cup third round win over Sunderland:

“We hope to announce a player in the next 24 to 48 hours," Wenger said.

“I don’t need to tell you the name. After that we will see [about other deals]."

It has been reported that the initial work permit problems over the player's move have now been sorted.

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Arsenal, the FA Cup holders  came from behind to beat a much-changed Sunderland side in their third-round meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger is looking to win the trophy for a third successive year but, with their place at the top of the Barclays Premier League to defend, the Frenchman made five changes with the likes of Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker rested.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce also made changes as he said he would but his visitors, with seven alterations from the win over Aston Villa, took the lead before succumbing to a 3-1 defeat.

Arsenal vs Sunderland player ratings

Arsenal vs Sunderland player ratings

  • 1/22 Petr Cech - 6 out of 10

    The Czech could do little about the opening goal but provided a safe pair of hands whenever he was called upon.

  • 2/22 Hector Bellerin - 7 out of 10

    The youngster was pinned back in first half but came alive in the second to claim two assists. Coped well in an difficult individual duel with Patrick van Aanholt.

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  • 3/22 Gabriel Paulista - 6 out of 10

    Fans feared the worst when the defender went down nursing an ankle injury early on but shook off the problem to produce a solid display.

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  • 4/22 Laurent Koscielny - 6 out of 10

    The Frenchman was partially guilty for the opening goal but, on the whole, produced the typically robust performance fans have come to expect.

  • 5/22 Kieran Gibbs - 6 out of 10

    The full-back's error led to Sunderland's goal but he did push forward well during the second half to create a flurry of opportunities from wide areas.

  • 6/22 Calum Chambers - 6 out of 10

    The jury is still out on whether he can play in central midfield. Stepped out confidently on occasions but his decision making was far from flawless.

    2016 The Arsenal Football Club Plc

  • 7/22 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6 out of 10

    Although the midfielder struck the post with a curling effort the game passed him by for long periods. Needs to grab games by the scruff of the neck if he is to become a regular.

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  • 8/22 Joel Campbell - 7 out of 10

    The Costa Rican provided a superb measured finish to get his side back into the game. Once seen as little more than as back-up option, he is threatening to force his way into Wenger's strongest side.

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  • 9/22 Alex Iwobi - 7 out of 10

    The youngster provided a bright spark on his first Arsenal start. Created plenty of chances and proved to be a constant menace. Not shy of getting stuck in and looks a real player.

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  • 10/22 Theo Walcott - 6 out of 10

    The forward looked lively out on the left and created Campbell's opener from the left but was outshone by Iwobi.

  • 11/22 Olivier Giroud - 6 out of 10

    Nowhere to be seen for the majority of the game but still ended up on the score sheet. A forgettable day for the Frenchman.

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  • 12/22 Jordan Pickford - 6 out of 10

    Understandably showed nerves on his first-team debut and sometimes seemed overawed. Grew into the game and made a number of decent saves in the second half.

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  • 13/22 DeAndre Yedlin - 5 out of 10

    Should not have let Walcott cross so easily to set up Campbell's first. Produced a brilliant cross of his own for Fletcher to hit the bar. Still much to prove defensively at this level.

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  • 14/22 Sebastian Coates - 5 out of 10

    Let Ramsey run clean past him with dire consequences for the second goal. Poor when it counted.

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  • 15/22 John O'Shea - 7 out of 10

    Marshalled a compact Sunderland back line well until his substitution after an hour. It subsequently collapsed.

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  • 16/22 Patrick van Aanholt - 6 out of 10

    Often played on the front foot and, despite some decent attacking flourishes, caused Sunderland's left flank to become exposed.

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  • 17/22 Lee Cattermole - 8 out of 10

    Sunderland's best defensive performance. Protected not only the back four but swept up Pickford's early errors.

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  • 18/22 Ola Toivonen - 7 out of 10

    The Swede often looks awkward whether up front or in midfield but put in an industrious display here.

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  • 19/22 Duncan Watmore - 8 out of 10

    A typical show of busy, direct running in behind the opposition's defence. Deserved a goal.

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  • 20/22 Jeremain Lens - 7 out of 10

    Opened the scoring with a great show of tenacity to rob Koscielny. Faded as it went on.

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  • 21/22 Danny Graham - 5 out of 10

    Could not contain Bellerin or keep up with the full-back's pace in the latter stages, ultimately allowed the Spaniard to set up Arsenal's second and third goals.

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  • 22/22 Steven Fletcher - 5 out of 10

    Planted a header onto the woodwork but was largely anonymous. Did not hold the ball up long enough to relieve pressure on his defence.

 

It was Jeremain Lens who put the Black Cats ahead after a defensive mishap but Joel Campbell levelled before goals from substitute Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud saw the hosts through comfortably.

 

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