Petr Cech to Arsenal: Chelsea goalkeeper 'agrees' personal terms with the Gunners as he closes in on Emirates Stadium move

Negotiations will continue this week

Petr Cech is nearing his move to Arsenal

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, according to reports.

Sky Sports have reported that Cech has agreed his personal terms in principle but the clubs are not close to agreeing a fee. Negotiations will continue this week.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is willing to let Cech leave for rivals Arsenal as a goodwill gesture following his 11 years of loyal service at Stamford Bridge, and the transfer will allow Cech to keep his family in London where they have settled since his move from French side Rennes in 2004.

Last week, Arsenal's goalkeeping coach Tony Roberts left the club to join Swansea, prompting speculation that Cech will bring his own coach with him when he makes the expected move.

Cech is likely to want to bring Blues goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon with him.

Lollichon, who has close bond with Cech after working with him for many years, said this week: "I think [Cech] still has three or four excellent seasons in him,” said Lollichon.

"His family like England. And a player is happy when his family is happy.

"He wants to stay in England, but I don't know where are the discussions. The Premier League is his primary objective. But it will also depends on the conditions .

"The advantage is that Arsenal is a top club, with a philosophy that pleases him and that is at London. It is a base for consideration."

Roberts, 45, will link up again with former Gunners 'keeper Lukasz Fabianski at Swansea.