Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi 'agrees to join Inter Milan' as he looks set to leave the Emirates Stadium just 12 months after £35m arrival

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Shkodran Mustafi is preparing to leave Arsenal for Inter Milan just a year after joining the Gunners, according to reports in Italy. 

Mustafi arrived at the Emirates Stadium last August in a £35million move from Valencia, but now looks set for a loan move.

The German international knows Serie A well, having previously had a two-year stint with Sampdoria. 

Shkodran Mustafi is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Inter Milan just a year after joining

Mustafi arrived at the Emirates Stadium last August in a £35million move from Valencia

Sky Sports Italia report Mustafi is keen to return to Italy, while Arsene Wenger was vague when quizzed about the player on Thursday. 

He told a pre-match press conference: 'It's very difficult for me to talk about individual cases.'

Arsenal have four recognised centre backs in their first team squad - Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Rob Holding and Calum Chambers - although Wenger has this season preferred to play with a back three.

Inter Milan have been linked with a number of central defenders this summer, including Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala.

However they appear have agreed a loan for Mustafi, although Arsenal would like an obligation for Inter to buy him permanently for as close to £35m as possible.

The 2014 World Cup winner will be returning to Italy having previously played for Sampdoria