Ipswich Town goalkeeper Richard Wright looked set to join Arsenal this evening after being given permission to talk to the London club.
Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks said he had received a "substantial offer" for the stg£5 million rated England international from Arsenal.
"I can confirm that Arsenal made a substantial offer for Richard Wright on the basis of which the board have given permission for Richard to speak to Arsenal about personal terms," Sheepshanks said in a statement carried by Sky Sports.com TV.