Arsenal hope to sign one of these players before Sunday

Arsenal are hoping to complete the signing of either Jonny Evans or Shkodran Mustafi before their Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday, according to reports in the British media. 

The Daily Mirror is reporting that the Gunners are out to strengthen their defensive options at The Emirates after Gabriel Paulista joined Per Mertesacker on the sidelines. 

Valencia defender Mustafi

Both Evans of West Brom and Mustafi of Valencia have been touted as possible targets for gunners in recent days. 

According to reports, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to quickly secure the signing of at least one defender before Sunday. 

West Brom defender Jonny Evans

Arsenal have already signed one defender this summer in the form of 20-year-old Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers but his suitability for a regular spot in the Gunners first team is unknown.