Source: Daily_Mail
Sebastien Squillaci ready to write new chapter in Arsenal history after 'sensational offer'
Reinforcement: Arsenal are set to sign Sebastien Squillaci[LNB]Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci admits he found it 'practically impossible' to turn down fellow Frenchman Arsene Wenger as he prepares to complete his transfer to Arsenal.[LNB]The Spanish side have confirmed they have accepted an offer from Arsenal for Frenchman Squillaci, who is expected to have a medical this week with a view to signing for the Gunners ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline.[LNB]'If a French player receives an offer from Arsene Wenger, it's practically impossible to turn down,' he said in the Guardian.[LNB]'It was a sensational offer for me and I was happy Sevilla let me go. It was a difficult situation but I knew I had to take this chance.[LNB]Squillaci withdrew from his side's Champions League qualifier against Braga last week, thereby avoiding becoming cup-tied.[LNB]'I knew if I played against Braga then I would not have been able to play for Arsenal in the Champions League,' he added. [LNB]'Arsenal were always the team I watched out for. For any spectator like me, you had to watch a squad with [Thierry] Henry, [Robert] Pires, [Patrick] Vieira and [William] Gallas. Now, I'm happy to have my name in the history books. [LNB] No moody Blue: Squillaci was not chief among France's World Cup revolters[LNB]'For me, this is a great new challenge and I've gone there purely to be part of that.[LNB]'I don't think my age is a problem. My experience in football isgreat and players of my age tend to be at the peak of their playingcareer.'[LNB]Squillaci, 30, will strengthen an Arsenal rearguard weakened by thedepartures of William Gallas, Mikael Silvestre, Sol Campbell andPhilippe Senderos if he does put pen to paper and complete a move toWenger's men.[LNB]A statement on the Sevilla website read: 'Defender SebastienSquillaci is tonight travelling to London to have a medical at Arsenal,the club he will be transferred to after an agreement was reached bythe two clubs pending the results of the medical.'[LNB] Squillaci to the rescue! But who is Arsenal's new £6.5m defender?Squillaci set for Arsenal as Sevilla confirm £6.5m deal for defender Gallas starts new life with Tottenham after shock move from rivals ArsenalWalcott must ignore the doubters to maintain hat-trick form, says RosickySign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsARSENAL FC
