Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s plane has already touched down in Rome as the player gets ready to seal a loan move before the European window closes.

Arsenal’s Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (L) and Arsenal’s Spanish defender Nacho Monreal (R) react to another missed chance during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup between Arsenal and Lyon at The Emirates Stadium in north London on July 28, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Landing a little earlier than expected at 10.31 local time, Mkhitaryan is on his way.

Although the deal will be a loan with a purchase option, a report from TMW claims the club will be obligated to purchase him if he makes 25 appearances over the course of the season. This would then also trigger a three-year offer to the Armenian.

They will also cover his wages in full according to The Telegraph.

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All that seem to remain is his medical, which shouldn’t be an issue, before the formalisation of the deal and the official announcement from both clubs.

Loan with obligation: Henrikh Mkhitaryan lands in Rome as deal details emerge

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s plane has already touched down in Rome as the player gets ready to seal a loan move before the European window closes.