Gervinho agrees Arsenal move

Cote d’Ivoire international Gervinho has agreed to join Arsenal on a four-year contract from French champions Lille.

The exciting forward has agreed personal terms with the London Gunners, who will shell over 10 million pounds for his services.

The transfer is expected to be made official by the end of this week.

The future of the 24-year-old Gervais Yao Kouassi has been open to speculations after another great season for both player and club.

He netted 18 goals and made 10 assists in 43 appearances as Lille won the league and cup double in France this past season.

He featured for his country at the football event of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has been a full international since 2007.