1 Thomas Vermaelen

Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has agreed personal terms with Roma.

The Belgian is ready to leave Barcelona this summer after making just 11 league appearances in the last two seasons.

The defender had been linked with a return to Arsenal as they search for a replacement for the injured Per Mertesacker.

But, according to Tuttosport, Vermaelen will not be heading to the Emirates as he has agreed personal terms with Roma.

The Italian club are now in talks with Barcelona over a fee – but they are confident a deal can be struck.

?Roma are ready to offer £1.5m to take the centre-back on loan for the season, with the move being made permanent next summer following the payment of a further £7m.