ARSENAL pipped Tottenham to the signing of Leandro Trossard, according to his agent Josy Comhair.
The Gunners confirmed the arrival of the winger this week after Brighton accepted an offer worth £27million.
But Trossard could have moved to a different part of North London as Spurs were in contact with his representatives over a move.
The Belgian was available for transfer after falling out with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
But according to Trossard’s agent Comhair Tottenham dawdled and that allowed rivals Arsenal to pounce.
He said: “Spurs were in contact with us for the last two weeks. But it was we want him, but wait this, wait that.
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“Wednesday we got in touch with Arsenal – 24 hours later they had an agreement.”
Tottenham reportedly made Brighton an offer of £12million for Trossard which was rejected.
Arsenal acted quickly in their approach, meeting Brighton’s demands before agreeing personal terms.
The deal was wrapped up on Friday which allowed Trossard to be registered in time for the visit of Manchester United.
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Trossard will likely start on the bench against the Red Devils but he offers Mikel Arteta several options because of his versatility.
The 28-year-old can operate as a winger or a wing-back down the left flank and has scored seven goals in 16 Premier League games this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
