Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed "talks are progressing well" as he looks to sign Villarreal's Gabriel Paulista, although there is uncertainty over whether the defender will be granted a work permit to play in England.
The transfer will likely go through if Gabriel's buyout clause is met.
The transfer being discussed is €20 million.
"Talks are progressing quite well," he said. "Can we find an agreement? I don't know. We are slowly progressing and there is a chance.
"It is €20 million, which is £15 million. We are ready to pay the price we think is right for a good player. If we think it is the right price, we will pay."