Spain winger Santi Cazorla has reportedly trained with the Arsenal squad even though his transfer from Malaga has yet to be completed.

The two clubs have agreed a fee for the 27-year-old, but it is believed that the processing of the move is being slowed by the La Liga club's financial problems.

Despite the delay in the deal being announced, the Gunners were given special permission by Malaga yesterday to take Cazorla to their training camp near Cologne, according to the Daily Mail.

Cazorla is expected to be officially registered as an Arsenal player later this week.