Breaking news: Peter 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. 

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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. 

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.