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Cedric Soares will join Arsenal on loan, initially, from Southampton (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal confirm loan signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton

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Arsenal have confirmed the loan signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton.

The Portugal international becomes the second new arrival this week after Pablo Mari’s transfer from Flamengo was announced on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta has been keen to bolster his depleted defence in January and the experienced Cedirc, who has made 117 Premier League appearances for the Saints, will provide cover for Hector Bellerin who is still easing his way back to full fitness after a serious knee injury which was followed by a hamstring strain which ruled him out for six weeks.

More to follow…