Arsenal accept loan offer for defender from European giants

Arsenal have accepted a loan bid from Galatasaray for Mathieu Debuchy according to Turkish football journalist Gökmen Özdemir with close links to the club.

Özdemir shared a tweet claiming that the Gunners have accepted a loan bid from the Istanbul giants and all that remains is for the club to agree personal terms with the French defender.

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The Lions are keen on adding defensive cover over the summer and it would not be the first time they have signed an Arsenal full-back.

The Istanbul giants did sign Emmanuel Eboue from the North London based outfit a few seasons ago.

Debuchy spent the second half of last season on loan at Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux but only made nine appearances due to injury.

The French side are also reported to be be in the race to sign the experienced full-back according to Sky Sports.

The 31-year-old still has another three-years remaining on his Arsenal contract but has made just 12 appearances for the club since joining in July 2014.

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