What Raheem Sterling has started doing as Arsenal edge closer to signing him from Chelsea

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Arsenal are now potentially in store for a stunning end to this summer’s transfer window with a potential last-minute arrival.

Mikel Arteta has been made to wait all summer for a new forward to arrive at the club and the wait is now going into the final hours of the market.

Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino and Neto have now landed at Arsenal but the Gunners now need a forward to complete the set.

Arsenal are now receiving late interest in Reiss Nelson with four Premier League clubs said to be keen on the forward.

With the hours passing by, Arsenal have been described as being on red alert for a new forward to present themselves in the window.

And now could be the time Arsenal fans see some late drama at London Colney unfold.

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Raheem Sterling discussing Arsenal personal terms

It had been claimed earlier today that Arsenal had passed on the chance to sign Sterling late in the market.

However, it seems as if the interest in Nelson may have just changed their stance on the matter.

The Gunners are now looking to potentially secure a late deal with Chelsea for the former England international.

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According to Sam Cohen, Arsenal and Sterling are now discussing personal terms over a potential late move for the winger.

The deal to see the winger make the move to the Emirates is back on after earlier concerns which indicated he was set to remain at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are now of the belief that a deal could well be struck with the talks now ongoing with Chelsea and Sterling’s camp.

Mikel Arteta wants to sign Raheem Sterling for Arsenal

It is claimed Arteta had to convince Edu Gaspar to make a move for Sterling today as he would love to see him play at Arsenal.

Arteta has taken matters into his own hands having called Sterling last night to gauge his thoughts over a possible move to north London.

Alte drama on deadline day is exactly what all fans want to see and this all comes amid Arsenal pressing need to sign a new forward.

Having once cost £47m, Arsenal could be landing themselves a real bargain in Sterling with Chelsea desperate to offload.