Search icon

Sport

14th Jan 2016

Arsenal confirm signing of midfielder Mohamed Elneny from FC Basel

Kevin Beirne

Arsenal have confirmed their first signing of 2016, Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny.

The 23-year-old joins the Gunners from Swiss side Basel for a fee believed to be around £5m and could be available for selection as soon as this weekend.

Elneny competed for Egypt at the 2012 Olympics in London, helping him earn a move to Basel.

The central midfielder is known for a tireless work-rate and is seen as cover (and potential competition) for the injured Francis Coquelin.