Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has revealed that Mohamed Elneny’s move to the club, is being delayed by work permit and visa issues.
The Gunners agreed a deal for the Egyptian midfielder before the January window opened, but the move has not been completed yet because of paperwork.
Wenger had suggested last weekend, that Elneny’s transfer could be done “in the next two or three days”, but has now adjusted that time frame.
“We are positive that this week it can happen. The situation should be sorted out this week,” he said at a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League game at Liverpool.
“There are a lot of work permit problems and special paperwork to do, and visa, so we hope we can finalise it this week.”
Elneny is expected to provide cover for Francis Coquelin, who is out with a long-term knee injury.
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