FOOTBALL: ARSENAL COMPLETE VARDY-LIKE STRIKER TRANSFER

Arsenal have completed the signing of forward Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna.
Manager Arsene Wenger confirmed on Saturday that the 27-year-old, along with Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, had agreed terms, with the official confirmation on Tuesday. The Premier League club have not revealed any details surrounding the fee - believed to be in the region of £17million - or the length of the deal


"He's not only a goalscorer, he's a guy who combines well with partners, who can give a final ball and makes good runs," Wenger told Arsenals' official website."He's got a good eye for goal and had an outstanding season last year."Wenger had come under pressure for a perceived lack of activity in the transfer market, with Gunners fans getting restless having gone without a Premier League title since 2004.Perez plied his trade for several clubs across Europe, including Rayo Vallecano, Karpaty Lviv and PAOK, before joining Deportivo, initially on loan, in 2014.The 27-year-old, renowned for his pace and work rate, scored 17 goals in 36 league appearances for the club last season, while alsoproviding 10 assists.

Source: Goal