Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi 'agrees to join Inter Milan' as he looks set to leave the Emirates Stadium just 12 months after £35m arrival
- Shkodran Mustafi arrived at Arsenal last August in a £35m move from Valencia
- However he is now to join Inter Milan on loan, according to reports in Italy
- The 2014 World Cup winner previously played for Sampdoria in a two-year spell
Shkodran Mustafi is preparing to leave Arsenal for Inter Milan just a year after joining the Gunners, according to reports in Italy.
Mustafi arrived at the Emirates Stadium last August in a £35million move from Valencia, but now looks set for a loan move.
The German international knows Serie A well, having previously had a two-year stint with Sampdoria.
Shkodran Mustafi is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Inter Milan just a year after joining
Mustafi arrived at the Emirates Stadium last August in a £35million move from Valencia
Sky Sports Italia report Mustafi is keen to return to Italy, while Arsene Wenger was vague when quizzed about the player on Thursday.
He told a pre-match press conference: 'It's very difficult for me to talk about individual cases.'
Arsenal have four recognised centre backs in their first team squad - Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Rob Holding and Calum Chambers - although Wenger has this season preferred to play with a back three.
Inter Milan have been linked with a number of central defenders this summer, including Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala.
However they appear have agreed a loan for Mustafi, although Arsenal would like an obligation for Inter to buy him permanently for as close to £35m as possible.
The 2014 World Cup winner will be returning to Italy having previously played for Sampdoria
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