Arsenal close in on £4m Barcelona star
08:56 July, 12, 2006
Javier Saviola is expected to complete his move to the Emirates Stadium within the next few days
The 24-year-old Argentine forward has two years left on his Barcelona deal but has no future at the Nou Camp after being loaned out for the past two seasons, helping Sevilla win the Uefa Cup last year.
Saviola抯 agent Alfredo Cabrera Brizuela told The Sun: 揌e will make his decision based on football and that points to the Gunners.
揌e will have no problem playing in England because he is a world-class player and will be successful in any country.
"This week is very important because he wants to have a holiday knowing he has his future sorted out.