Petr Cech signs for Arsenal and could make his debut against his former club Chelsea in Community Shield at Wembley... 
Arsene Wenger will end his two-year wait to sign Petr Cech when his £11million switch to Arsenal is rubber-stamped this week.
Following
lengthy talks between Chelsea and the Gunners, the north London club
are now supremely confident of snaring their top transfer target on a
three-year deal, worth in the region of £100,000-per-week.
There was no official confirmation from Arsenal, Chelsea or Cech's representatives on Monday night, however Sportsmail understands
Arsenal - barring an astonishing collapse in the deal - will complete
the formalities of transfer before ratifying the move in the coming
days.
Cech has completed his move from Chelsea to Arsenal ahead of the next Premier League campaign
The 33-year-old could face his former club Chelsea at Wembley on August 2 in the Community Shield
The swoop ends Wenger's long wait to land the Czech Republic international.
Sportsmail can
reveal the Gunners first plotted an audacious attempt to land Cech in
the summer of 2013 - though they were quickly informed the keeper wasn't
for sale.
At
the time, Arsenal believed Thibaut Courtois was returning to Stamford
Bridge for the 2013/14 season meaning Cech may be available.
There was further interest last summer, but again the Blues were unwilling to sell the goalkeeper.
But with Courtois firmly established as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper, Arsenal have finally secured their long-term target.
The Gunners found initial resistance to the proposed move from Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho.
The
Portuguese was extremely hesitant in allowing Cech join Arsenal, fearing
the move would significantly strengthen the Gunners.
Arsenal, though, has always been Cech's first-choice option this summer, due to the fact he didn't want to uproot his family.
And, with owner Roman Abramovich's blessing, the former Rennes keeper will get his wish.
Chelsea
initially asked Arsenal to include Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of
the deal, but the proposal was instantly rejected by Arsenal.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger looks to have secured his first signing of the summer in Cech
Cech has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and has signed for the club after 11 years in west London
Cech has completed his move from Chelsea to Arsenal after talks over an £11m move were ongoing
Jose Mourinho (right) was reluctant to sell Cech to a direct Barclays Premier League rival
And, after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs, an agreement for Cech's transfer is virtually completed.
Mourinho wanted Cech to join Paris Saint Germain, who had also enquired about the four-time Premier League winner.
But,
knowing Abramovich had given Cech the thumbs up to join Arsenal,
Mourinho eventually conceded defeat in trying to prevent the keeper from
joining the Gunners.
Ironically, Cech's debut for Arsenal could come against Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley on August 2.
The goalkeeper joined Chelsea in 2004 and is pictured here with Arjen Robben and Mateja Kezman
Cech (back middle) played in the final of the Capital One Cup in March as Chelsea beat Tottenham
The clash could see Cech and Blues skipper John Terry go head-to-head after 11 trophy-laden years together.
And Terry believes Cech's switch across the capital will be worth up to 15 points for Wenger's side next season.
'I
am sure if he does leave the club, which nobody wants to see, but we
understand he wants to play football, he is going to be sorely missed,'
said the former England captain.
'He
will improve whatever side he goes to. There is obviously talk of
Arsenal signing Petr and if they do get Pete, that will strengthen them
for sure.
'He will save them 12 to 15 points a season.'
Chelsea goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon could now follow Cech across London.
John Terry believes Cech's switch across the capital will be worth up to 15 points for Wenger's side
The legendary Blues goalkeeper played a key part in Chelsea's historic Champions League success in 2012
Chelsea initially asked Arsenal to include Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of the deal
Cech
and Lollichon have formed a successful bond at Stamford Bridge, and the
Gunners are keen on capitalising on that partnership next season.
Meanwhile, David Ospina is set to leave once Cech's move is ratified.
Arsenal would prefer to sell the Colombian rather than Wojciech Szczesny as the Pole qualifies as a homegrown player.
Chelsea are interested in Stoke's Asmir Begovic and Queens Park Rangers' Robert Green as replacements for Cech.
Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina looks likely to leave Arsenal once the Cech deal is confirmed
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