Evening Standard
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Arsenal confirm first summer signing as Mikel Arteta begins to reshape squad
Arsenal have confirmed the first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window.Having turned Piero Hincapie’s loan spell into a permanent deal, goalkeeper Illan Meslier becomes the first new face through the door this summer.Meslier is expected to compete with both David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga for minutes, which will allow young keeper Tommy Setford to go out on loan. 26-year-old Illan joins us following seven seasons with Leeds United, during which time he made 215 appearances in all competitions, keeping 70 clean sheets. Meslier said: "I’m extremely happy. It's a great day for me because I have just joined the champions. For me, Arsenal is the biggest club in England.“I'm very happy and very proud to join Arsenal. I cannot wait to show the love that I've got for thi
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