Arsenal are set to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds, with an agreement now reached after BBC Sport first revealed the Gunners' interest on 30 June. The move matters as it strengthens Arsenal's goalkeeping options at no transfer cost, capitalising on the 26-year-old's availability after he lost his place as Leeds' number one and reached the end of his contract this summer.

Meslier and his representatives visited Arsenal's Hertfordshire training centre to finalise the details and undergo a medical. He is expected to arrive as third-choice keeper behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, though he could be promoted to number two if Arrizabalaga, whose future is uncertain, departs. His arrival will see teenage goalkeeper Tommy Setford leave on loan this summer.