Defender Armand Traore (21) has left Arsenal and joined Queens Park Rangers (QPR). This was conveyed by Arsenal on his official website.
"Armand Traore has joined Queens Park Rangers, with three-season contract and the transfer of an undisclosed value," said Arsenal.
Traore has played 32 times for Arsenal since purchased from Monaco, in 2006. In addition, Traore played for Portsmouth (2008-2009) and Juventus (2010-2011) as a loan player.
Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker, just one step away from joining Arsenal. Mertesacker German media reported was undergoing medical tests.
This was disclosed by Germany coach Joachim Low. The coach gave temporary permission to leave training camp ahead of Mertesacker against Austria in Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday (09/02/2011).
"Per has contacted me last night and he informed me (about Per's interest to Arsenal). I have given him permission off today," explained Low.
According to reports in England, Arsenal Mertesacker bringing the price of eight million euros with the duration of the contract for four seasons. Besides Mertesacker, "The Gunners" are also just one step away to get Fenerbahce defender, Andre Santos.
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