Arsenal is prepared to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani as the replacement for departed Laurent Koscielny who left for Bordeaux.

According to report in the Sun, a two-year loan deal has been settled between Arsenal and Juventus, the move could be made permanent at the end of the two-year loan spell if the Gunner could pay the £40million fee placed on the Italian defender.Rugani was also a target for Wolverhampton Wanderers but Arsenal was able to beat their fellow Premier League rival to the signing of the 25-year-old centre back. Arsenal former captain Koscienly refused to travel with the rest of the squad for the pre-season tour and he has subsequently secured a £4.6million move to Bordeaux.Arsenal has been in search for a replacement for the French defender before the close of the transfer window on Thursday evening.Arsenal will travel to St James Park for their Premier League opener against Newcastle on Sunday.