Mustafi would join compatriots Per Mertesacker and Ozil at the Emirates, and said Arsenal's attractive style of play is another factor contributing to his decision.
Shkodran Mustafi would add to Arsenal's defensive options
"I did not see Per for a long time because he quit international football but I talked to Mesut," Mustafi told Sky Sports in Germany.
"He told me everything I wanted to know. Everything was positive, so I was convinced very fast. It did not take much.
Matt Le Tissier reviews Arsenal's 3-1 win over Watford in the Premier League
"I have always loved Arsenal, I like how they play here, it is not typical English.
"The game here is more like in Spain and with the German national team, keeping the ball on the grass, so it was easy to convince me."
Arsene Wenger claimed his 650th win as Arsenal manager in a dominating performance at Vicarage Road against Watford
Mustafi came through the youth systems at Hamburg and Everton before breaking into the first team at Sampdoria, and joined Valencia in 2014.
He has been capped 12 times by Germany and scored against Ukraine at Euro 2016.
Mesut Ozil has helped persuade Mustafi to join the Gunners
Arsenal beat Watford 3-1 on Saturday to claim their first win of the Premier League season, and are poised to significantly strengthen their squad before Wednesday's transfer deadline.
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