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Finally Arsenal seal £27m signing of Leandro Trossard

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton in a deal that would eventually be worth £27million.

Mikel Arteta has been eager to strengthen his attacking options as the Gunners pursue a first Premier League title since 2004 and Belgium international Trossard, 28, fits the bill.

Brighton will receive a guaranteed figure of around £20m with the remaining £7m made up of achievable incentives.

Trossard could be in the Arsenal squad to face Manchester United in a pivotal clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

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Although he signed his deal before midday on Friday, there was no confirmation over his registration before the deadline that would allow him to compete against the Red Devils – although it may appear likely.

Sportsmail understands that Trossard can expect to double his current salary to around £90,000-a-week at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal wanted to sign the Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk this month but they were gazumped by London rivals Chelsea, who paid Shakhtar Donetsk an initial £62m with a possible £26m in add-ons.

The Gunners, who enjoy a five-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand, moved quickly to identify other targets, including Trossard.

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The Belgian has been training alone at Brighton amid an ongoing stand-off with manager Roberto De Zerbi.

His deal at the Amex Stadium was set to expire in the summer, although Brighton retained an option to extend it a further 12 months.

But he was axed from the squad that beat Liverpool 3-0 last Saturday and continued to be exiled from the first-team this week.

Trossard, who also attracted attention from Tottenham, made clear he wanted to leave the south coast club and has now got his wish.

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