Cazorla joins Arsenal for medical

 Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla has passed a medical and joined up with Arsenal at their pre-season training camp in Germany ahead of completing a £15 million move from Malaga.
The Spanish club's financial problems have delayed the deal being finalised but Cazorla is expected to sign a long-term contract with the Gunners this week.
In the meantime, Malaga have given the 27-year-old special permission to train with his new team-mates and is on course to make his Arsenal debut in Sunday's friendly against Cologne.
Cazorla joined Malaga just 12 months ago for €19 million, and the playmaker's performances in guiding the club to fourth spot in La Liga and a Champions League qualifying position should have increased his value even further.
However, last week Malaga released a statement via the club website claiming that a period of "internal financial restructuring" was required to meet UEFA's incoming Financial Fair Play regulations, meaning Cazorla is available at a cut-price.
Cazorla could soon be joined at the Emirates by another La Liga-based midfielder, with Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin seemingly set to arrive on loan for the 2012-13 season. Jose Mourinho has said the Turkey international is free to leave the Bernabeu.-ESPN

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