Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday.
Stopper poised to complete transfer from Ajax
Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of his proposed move to the Premier League.
Reports have strongly linked Vermaelen with a switch to the Gunners in recent weeks, although manager Arsene Wenger has yet to comment on the speculation.
The Belgium international's agent recently suggested an agreement was close, with a four-year contract said to be on the table.
Vermaelen has explained how he plans to head to North London at the end of this week as he looks to tie up a reported £10million switch.
"The signature is not there yet, but everything is in order," Vermaelen told
Gazet van Antwerpen.
Delighted
"On Friday I will fly to London to undergo a medical. Then I hope to sign."
He continued: "I feel so proud. Arsenal is a fantastic club, and as a child I watched them play.
"On Friday, if I go to Emirates Stadium I will be seriously impressed.
"This will be a big change in my life, next year I will suddenly be facing the best strikers in the world.
"This does not scare me, I will give everything my body has.
"This is one of the best days of my life."
