Arsenal agree fee with Nice for Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina

  • David Ospina starred for Colombia at 2014 World Cup in Brazil
  • Nice goalkeeper will compete with Wojciech Szczesny for Arsenal's number one spot
  • Ospina rejected the chance to join Valencia this summer

Arsenal have agreed a £3.2million fee with Nice for goalkeeper David Ospina. 


The 25-year-old starred for Colombia during the World Cup and will provide competition for Wojciech Szczesny. Ospina has turned down an offer from Valencia.

Ospina was one of several goalkeepers to impress at the World Cup, helping Colombia to a quarter-final appearance against hosts Brazil.

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In demand: The Columbian keeper impressed in the World Cup

In demand: The Columbian keeper impressed in the World Cup

David Ospina will be serious competition to current number one  Wojciech Szczesny

David Ospina will be serious competition to current number one Wojciech Szczesny

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Arsenal, meanwhile, have made a fresh enquiry for Sporting Lisbon's £35m-rated William Carvalho as they continue their bid to sign a defensive midfielder.

It is believed that his club are holding out for an offer closer to the €45m release clause he has in his current contract.

Target: Arsenal have been watching Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho

Target: Arsenal have been watching Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho

Arsenal have already signed Chilean star Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona

Arsenal have already signed Chilean star Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona



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