Cedric Soares can sign for Arsenal, says Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl

Soares close to joining Arsenal from Southampton after two clubs agree loan deal

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed Cedric Soares will be allowed to leave ahead of the January transfer deadline after bringing in full-back Kyle Walker-Peters on loan.

Portuguese defender Soares, currently recovering from a knee problem, is out of contract in the summer and is close to joining Arsenal after the two Premier League clubs agreed a loan deal.