Aleksandr Golovin will join Arsenal, according to reports in Russia. (Getty Images)

Arsenal will complete their surprise move for CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, according to reports.

Russia’s Football Magazine report that the Gunners will sign the 21-year-old this summer but will remain at CSKA on loan for at least another season.

On Saturday, Sports.ru first reported that Arsenal were in the ‘final stage’ of negotiations with CSKA over a £10 million deal for the Russia international.

But it now appears that the transfer will go ahead during the upcoming transfer window.

Golovin is expected to cost Arsenal £10m. (AMA/Getty Images)

Speaking to Sport Express, Arsenal’s scout in Russia, Pavel Kucherov, believes that Golovin still needs time to develop at CSKA before making the step up to Arsene Wenger’s side.

‘This was a surprise for me. Usually, these things aren’t publicised and are kept private,’ he said.

‘He is not talented enough for the European level and it’s unrealistic to discuss his transfer to a top Premier League club.

CSKA Moscow will keep Golovin on loan for at least another year. (Getty Images)

‘To make it to a top Premier League club, Aleksandr would need to improve his football in general, as well as his physical, psychological and mental attributes.

‘If Golovin wants to prove himself in England, he will have to do it step by step. Because of high competition, he would be getting little playing time to prove himself.’

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