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Stephan Lichtsteiner says Arsenal move still being negotiated

Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland
Image: Stephan Lichtsteiner has 98 caps for Switzerland

Stephan Lichtsteiner has admitted talks over a potential move to Arsenal are still ongoing with his deal at Juventus expiring this month.

Sky Sports News understands Arsenal are in talks with right-back Lichtsteiner over a contract with the 34-year-old expected to become a free agent when he ends his seven-year spell with the Serie A champions.

But reports a deal is done for the Swiss to join the Gunners has been dismissed by Lichtsteiner.

Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus celebrates after scoring
Image: Lichtsteiner has won seven consecutive Serie A titles at Juventus

He told reporters: "Nothing is finished yet.

"I cannot comment on the negotiations.

"As long as nothing is completed, that is always interesting in football. I think we all know that."

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Lichtsteiner is set to captain Switzerland at the World Cup and take his international caps to over 100.

He has won seven Serie A titles, four Coppa Italias and three Italian Super Cups at Juventus after joining the club from Lazio in 2011.

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