Wenger says Arsenal deal for Gabriel Paulista to be completed in coming days

Gabriel Paulista will be an Arsenal player in the coming days.

That's the message from Gunners manager Arsene Wenger, who says the deal between his side and Villarreal is on the verge of completion.

"It’s on the line and I think we’ll get over the line tonight and tomorrow," Wenger said after Arsenal's 3-2 win against Brighton on Sunday.

The Brazilian center-back, 24, will become Arsenal's second signing of the winter transfer window once he is officially introduced by the club, joining Polish teenager Krystian Bielik.