Arsenal set to sign David Ospina, according to reports

David Ospina
David Ospina of Colombia celebrates after the second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana

Arsenal are set to bring in Colombian keeper David Ospina, according to reports. Arsenal and OGC Nice are still thought to be in negotiation regarding the final additional fees for the transfer to be agreed upon.

The Gunners have been on the lookout for a back-up for Wojciech Szcz?sny ever since ?ukasz Fabia?ski moved to Premier League rivals Swansea City in the summer.

David Ospina, 25 currently plies his trade at OGC Nice, where he has been since 2008. The price for the Colombia’s #1 is said to be around €5m.

Ospina, who was under contract with Nice until 2015, is expected to be unveiled In Arsenal colours before the end of the week.

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