Arsenal are confident closing a deal for Lille striker Gervinho.
The London Evening Standard says the Gunners are close to an agreement for Gervinho after Lille demanded more money at the 11th hour.
Arsenal thought they had agreed a £10.5m fee but the French club insisted on add-ons to bring the deal to £14m.
The Gunners have now bid £12m.
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