By Nick Lander
Arsenal have confirmed that forward Carlos Vela is in Spain for talks with Real Sociedad over a permanent move to the La Liga club.
The Mexican spent the 2011/12 season on loan at Sociedad, enjoying a fruitful spell, in which he scored 12 goals from 35 appearances, including a spectacular bicycle kick against Malaga. The 23 year old is expected to sign for a reported £3m with a 50% sell on clause.
Signed in 2005, work permit issues meant that Vela had to go on loan, before going on to make 62 appearances for Arsenal following his debut back in 2008, scoring 11 goals - most of them chips! It is a move that Vela has been hankering after since the turn of the year, and it seems that after much arguing over money, the two clubs have come to an agreement. Expect the transfer to be complete by the end of the week.
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