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Bayern Munich confirmed on Wednesday that they have agreed to sign Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard for a reported £31.4m fee on a five-year deal in the summer, and Arsenal fans were quick to react on Twitter.

The versatile 22-year-old, who can play as a centre-back or a right-back, shot to prominence during the 2018 World Cup as he starred in the latter position for champions France, even scoring the goal of the tournament against Argentina in the round of 16.

The Frenchman had been impressing for Stuttgart both prior to the tournament and again during the current campaign, and it is certainly no surprise that Bayern have moved to snap up a top talent from a fellow German top-flight outfit – something that has become a common occurrence.

Meanwhile, Arsenal don't look to have the greatest defensive options right now with big question marks over the likes of Shkodran Mustafi and Stephan Lichtsteiner – as well as captain Laurent Koscielny getting no younger – and Pavard surely would have been a great option for little over £30m.

Gunners supporters took to social media to give their thoughts on the deal, and while one said "Pavard would have been a dream signing for Arsenal", another said they "just wish Arsenal had signed him".

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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