Arsenal are closing in on the signature of Ajax centre-half Thomas Vermaelen, with a fee of £10 million thought to have already been agreed between the two clubs, and Vermaelen's personal terms thought to be the final details to be resolved on a four-year contract.
Vermaelen spoke recently of his determination to make the move to the Emirates Stadium, saying: "Moving to Arsenal is the right path for me. It is a great sporting challenge and I will also be financially better off. I think everything is going to be OK. In the coming days there will be more talks."
Robin van Persie, Arsenal’s Dutch striker, has expressed his satisfaction with the Gooners’ attempt to bring the 23 year-old Ajax stopper - who has been a regular in the Belgium national side since his debut in 2006 - to north London, saying he is precisely the type of versatile player that Arsenal requires.
"It's a good thing," van Persie said. "There's nothing wrong with the qualities of Vermaelen. He can play as a left-back or a central defender and we need this type of player. The guys that we now have on those positions are already somewhat older.”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger’s pursuit of Vermaelen, alongside consistent speculation that he is preparing a bid for Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland has generated rumours about the futures of Kolo Toure and William Gallas.
AC Milan and Juventus are both thought to be interested in Gallas, who could be allowed to leave the Emirates for a fee of around £4 million.
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