Arsenal line up Mustafi, as Everton edge closer to Kone deal.

Arsene Wenger looks set to bolster his squad with the signing of Germany World Cup winning defender Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia. Arsenal have lost both Per Mertesacker and former Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista to injury this season, as Laurant Koscienly and new signing Rob Holding could start the season as Arsenal's only fit centre halfs. Mustafi a former Everton and Sampdoria defender could complete his move to Arsenal at the start of next week after he agreed to join the London club. Valencia could receive £30 million for the German international, with French defender Eliaquim Mangala lined up as his replac at the Mestilla. Sunderland defender Lamine Kone is edging closer to a departure from the Stadium of Light after he publicly announced that he is seeking a move from David Moyes' side. Kone told how he was told he would be receiving a new contract and the end of the season, but the new contract has not arrived and he now believes Moyes does not have a place for him in his squad. Ronald Koeman is still seeking a replacement for John Stones, even though he has brought in Ashley Williams from Swansea. Everton are believed to have had an £18 for the former Lorient defender as he looks to sign on during the beginning of next week.

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