Arsenal agree deal to make second summer signing

Arsenal have agreed a £1.5m deal with Bolton to sign defender Rob Holding this summer, according to reports. 

Rob Holding has been heavily linked with a transfer away from Bolton in recent weeks, with Arsenal said to be leading the chase for his signature. 

The 20-year-old was voted as the club’s player of the year by fans last season and now appears to be heading for the exit door. 

According to reports by the Daily Express, rsenal have agreed a deal to sign the England under-21 international from Bolton this week. 

The same report says that both Tottenham and Everton were believed to be interested in the player but Arsenal have now won the race for his signature. 

Rob Holding is said to be keen on a move to Arsenal, with the Gunners having to up their initial bid of £750,000 for the player.