Flamini heading to AC Milan May 05 2008
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has declared that Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is set to sign for the Serie A club.
Flamini, who missed Sunday's 1-0 Premier League win over Everton with an ankle problem, could walk away from the Emirates at the end of the season when his contract expires.
And Galliani revealed after his team's 2-1 triumph over Internazionale in Sunday's Milan derby that the Rossoneri are close to sealing a deal for the French international, who has yet to agree new terms with the Gunners.
"Flamini will arrive tonight in Milan and will sign a four-year contract," he said.
The 24-year-old midfielder is expected to undergo a medical on Monday when an official announcement is expected to follow.
Flamini is understood to have already said his goodbyes to some staff as he left the Emirates Stadium after the Toffees' clash, and manager Arsene Wenger admitted he was "not super confident" the player would stay.
The offer of a new five-year contract - understood to be worth around £50,000-a-week - has been on the table from the north London club for some time, but looks to have been rejected in favour of a move to Italy.
Wenger, though, accepted contingency plans have to be put in place for such outcomes.
"At some stage you have to make a decision and if he goes we have to look at our options," said the Arsenal boss.
"We can't wait until July. You could lose players if they come on the market.
"My ideal solution is that he stays so I am not happy if he goes - but we have done everything we can."