Olivier Giroud's agent has arrived in London to finalise the striker's move to Chelsea.
Arsenal have agreed to sell the France international for just under £18million and the player's representative is in town to ensure the deal goes through.
The Gunners have agreed to sell the France striker to their London rivals in a move that allows Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to move to the Emirates in a club record £55.5million deal — and sees Michy Batshuayi sign on loan for Borussia Dortmund.
Giroud came on for the final 15 minutes of Arsenal's surprise 3-1 defeat by Swansea on Tuesday night as the clubs ironed out the final details, with the fee expected to be £18m plus add-ons.
In the wake of his side's disappointing display in South Wales, Wenger paid tribute to his departing forward.
It's a tribute to Olivier (that he played) because he is a guy who gave great service to the club, he never let us down on the commitment front and saved us many times,' Wenger said.
'I have absolutely no doubt, when I ask him if he is ready to commit and he says yes. I have no problem with that and put him on because it was needed. Unfortunately he couldn't help us.
'I took him from Montpellier and made him a strong international player for France. We have come together through good and bad but always his behaviour was top, top class.'
Giroud's transfer had earlier reached an impasse as talks between Arsenal and Chelsea broke down over the fee. However, Wenger's willingness to help Giroud achieve his move is understood to have been a key factor.
SOURCE: All Football
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