Laurent Koscielny is close to joining a French club

Earlier this month Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny revealed that he doesn't want to travel with the club to US as he is eyeing a move away from the Premier League side. According to journalist Manu Lonjon via GFFN, Koscielny will meet with Arsenal in the next 48 hours. It is understood that the player wants to join Ligue 1 side Bordeaux. However, according to RMC, Rennes and Koscielny have agreed personal terms as the 33-year-old continues to push his free exit from the North London side.

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