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Arsenal are close to appointing Barcelona's outgoing director of football Raul Sanllehi as their new head of transfer operations, sources have told ESPN FC.
Sanllehi's contract with Barcelona runs out on Dec. 1 and he is expected to move to Arsenal, although his exact title and role will likely differ from his position at Barcelona.
Sources told ESPN FC he will take over the chief transfer negotiating duties, previously handled by Dick Law.
Raul Sanllehi reportedly played a key role in Barcelona's signing of Neymar.
Sanllehi's arrival would be another major part in the ongoing reshuffle of Arsenal's backroom staff, with CEO Ivan Gazidis having also brought in Borussia Dortmund's chief scout Sven Mislintat earlier this month to head up recruitment operations.
Sanllehi has been credited with playing a key role in Barcelona's signing of Neymar from Brazilian club Santos and has a reputation as one of Europe's most respected transfer negotiators.
The backroom shuffle by Gazidis is seen by many as an attempt to prepare Arsenal for life after Arsene Wenger, who has kept a number of key staff members on for a large part of his 21-year reign as manager.
Arsenal announced in September that Law was stepping down, while chief scout Steve Rowley has also taken on a lighter workload since Mislintat's appointment and is expected to eventually retire.
Mattias is ESPN FC's Arsenal correspondent. Follow him on Twitter: @MattiasKaren.
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