Cazorla part of Arsenal touring squad in Germany... and Van Persie's there too

 

Santi Cazorla has flown to Germany as part of the Arsenal squad even though his £16.5million transfer has yet to be completed.

The Gunners were given special permission by Malaga on Monday to take Cazorla to a training camp near Cologne as the details of the move are finalised.
His transfer has been slowed by the financial turmoil which has taken hold at the La Liga club during recent weeks but the loose ends will be tied up soon and the 27-year-old Spain international will train with Arsene Wenger's squad.

Santi's coming to town: Arsenal have been given permission to take Cazorla with them on a pre-season training camp in Germany, with rebel striker Robin van Persie also included

 

He is on course to make his debut in Sunday's friendly against Cologne as are Arsene Wenger's other summer recruits Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud.

Robin van Persie, yet to play for Arsenal since declaring his plans to leave the club, was also on the plane as part of the 24-man squad which travelled to Germany on Monday.
Nicklas Bendtner and Sebastian Squillaci were not included. Aaron Ramsey has been given some time off to recover from his involvement in Olympic football tournament.

Moving on: Nicklas Bendtner and Sebastian Squillaci were both left at home