Arsenal: Lucas Perez joins Gunners from Deportivo La Coruna

Arsenal have signed Deportivo La Coruna forward Lucas Perez for £17.1m.

The uncapped Spanish 27-year-old scored 17 goals in 37 games for Deportivo last season following his move from Greek side PAOK.

He was close to joining Everton before the Gunners met the 20m euro release clause in his contract.

Arsene Wenger's side are also set to confirm the signing of Valencia's Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24, for a fee in excess of £35m.

Lucas Perez joins Gunners from Deportivo La Coruna

Wenger revealed on Saturday that Perez and Mustafi had joined, but the club had yet to announce either deal.

"He's not only a goalscorer, he's a guy who combines well with partners, who can give a final ball and makes good runs," said Wenger of Perez.

"He's got a good eye for goal and had an outstanding season last year."

Meanwhile, Werder Bremen are hopeful of signing Arsenal midfielder Serge Gnabry and say the transfer could be confirmed on Wednesday morning.

The 21-year-old was the joint top scorer at this summer's Olympic Games with six goals as his Germany side lost the final to Brazil.