Arsenal are working with Hull City to bring CSKA Moscow attacker Aleksandr Golovin to England.
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Sports.ru says the Gunners are on the brink of a €11.5 million deal with CSKA for the 21 year-old.
With Leonid Slutsky confirmed as new Hull City manager, the former Russia coach is expected to welcome Golovin on-loan to the Championship for next season.
High profile agent Sandor Varga is backing the deal.
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Varga insisted: "Arsène Wenger likes to take young players to develop. Golovin has a lot of potential and would be able to get a foothold in at Arsenal."
However, former Russia international striker Sergei Yuran warns, "It's too soon for him to go to England. He's not ready."
Source: tribalfootball.com