Petr Cech set to be confirmed as an Arsenal player TODAY

Sky sources understand Petr Cech will be confirmed as an Arsenal player on Monday.

The goalkeeper has passed his medical ahead of his move from Chelsea. The deal will cost Arsenal around £11m.

The 33-year-old will end his 11-year stay with Chelsea in order to give himself more first team chances after losing his place in the champions' starting line-up to Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois.

The Czech international is keen to remain in London as his family is settled in the capital.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson has welcomed the signing, telling Sky Sports News HQ: "You have to look at the impact a keeper like Cech has on those guys in front of him.

"He has been there since 2004 and he is a Chelsea legend because of the authority he has and the presence he gives.

"Arsenal are now in a very strong position. They have paid off the (Emirates) stadium and have a very good squad with a really good group of British players in there."

Cech signed for Chelsea from Rennes in 2004 and has made over 450 appearances for the club, putting him sixth on their all-time appearance list.

He has won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League during his time at Stamford Bridge.