Sebastien Squillaci ready to write new chapter in Arsenal history after 'sensational offer'

Reinforcement: Arsenal are set to sign Sebastien SquillaciSevilla 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.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.'If a French player receives an offer from Arsene Wenger, it's practically impossible to turn down,' he said in the Guardian.'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.Squillaci withdrew from his side's Champions League qualifier against Braga last week, thereby avoiding becoming cup-tied.'I knew if I played against Braga then I would not have been able to play for Arsenal in the Champions League,' he added. '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. No moody Blue: Squillaci was not chief among France's World Cup revolters'For me, this is a great new challenge and I've gone there purely to be part of that.'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.'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.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.' 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

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