Arsenal are set to complete the signing of forward Park Chu-Young from Monaco, according to L’Equipe.
The Korea Republic international had already agreed personal terms with Lille and even passed the first part of the medical at Stade Lille Metropole on Friday.
However, the Korean then received a call from Arsene Wenger and was persuaded into joining Arsenal instead.
The Gunners managed to agree a transfer fee with Monaco on Saturday and the 26-year-old is now on the verge of completing a move to the Emirates.
Lille chiefs were informed of the latest developments soon after the player had failed to report for the second part of the medical.
“We haven’t had a telephone call, nothing,” said Lille president Michel Seydoux.
“From what we understand he could be at Arsenal.”
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