Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci is hoping for a deal to be finalised for a move to Arsenal.
The 30-year old France international pulled out of his club's Champions Leagues qualifier last night so he is not cup-tied in case Arsene Wenger's interest turns into a transfer.
The Gunners boss is keen on bringing in a quality centre-half and after missing out on Everton's Phil Jagielka and Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker, has turned his focus to Squillaci who has represented his nation on 20 occasions.
