Denis Suarez is close to completing his loan move from Barcelona to Arsenal for the rest of the season.
The player is set to join Arsenal on loan with an option to buy him at the end of the summer. The option is believed to be the obstacle holding the transfer from going through.
Suarez who played under Emery at Sevilla in 2014-15 but has found opportunities hard at Barcelona, playing only 8 times all season, with two coming in the Copa derey
Barcelona wanted him to make the move permanent this month and had offers from other clubs but Suarez made it clear he only wanted Arsenal.
Arsenal are also planning for the exit of Aaron Ramsey who has signed for Juventus and will join the Italian team next season.
Suarez is expected to sign a contract extension with Barcelona to 202. The loan fee is 2 million pounds.