Arsenal have completed the signing of striker Gervinho from Lille for an undisclosed fee.

Didier Drogba has been left out of a 26-man Ivory Coast squad for Tuesday’s international friendly against Italy in London.

FIFA have written to the Football Association requesting they investigate the relationship between Arsenal and Belgium club Beveren.

Arsenal have signed Ivory Coast international Kolo Toure following his successful trial period with the London club.