Confirmed: Star can now complete move after transfer fee slashed by wide margin

Southampton have risen as bookmakers top choices to sign Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs.

Gibbs is relied upon to leave Arsenal this mid year, having tumbled down the pecking request because of Sead Kolasinac's entry and he has been connected with various clubs.

Watford were near marking him a month ago yet Arsenal's £15m valuation around then turned out to be excessively for the Hornets.

The Gunners have since diminished it's requests however there is no other solid offer.

Be that as it may, a report in the Daily Cannon has guaranteed, Southampton are driving the race to sign Gibbs.

The Saints could be in the market for another left back as Ryan Bertand keeps on drawing in enthusiasm from Manchester City and Chelsea.

Arsenal and Southampton have a decent association with each other on the grounds that the Gunners marked Theo Walcott, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain and Calum Chambers from the Saints throughout the years yet they could at long last get one from Arsenal in the event that they sign Gibbs.

The 27 year old protector is frantic to play consistently and would profit by a move to Southampton if Bertrand proceeds onward.

An offered in the area of £8m is presently anticipated that would gobble up the protector who was let well enough alone for Arsenal squad as of now in the center east for its preseason visit.