Lille striker Gervinho claims that his move to Arsenal is imminent has ''only a few details left to sort out'', and that is moving to the Gunners to win trophies.
The Ivory Coast international, has been linked with a switch to London since winning the French league with Lille last season.
"I chose Arsenal because it's a young group within which I will be able to integrate easily," Gervinho told The Sun. "I could develop more over there. There's only a few details left to sort out."
Asked if it was a risk swapping first-team football at Lille for a place in a squad with more competition for places, the forward replied: "A risk? Not at all. I'm going to Arsenal to play. The best risk to take is to look to score goals and to play a lot.
"In football you have to take risks if you want to win. I'm going to Arsenal to win."
Arsenal's initial bid of £7 million had reportedly been turned down, but negotiations continue and a move is expected soon.
Speaking to France Football, Gervinho said he was always confident he would be moving to the Emirates Stadium.
"I had no hesitation. None. But in a transfer there's always a period of analysis and negotiations,'' he said. "All sides had to be satisfied so that things could develop smoothly.
"I'm going there to play, not to be on the bench. Arsenal love the game. And I love teams that love the game. The Premier League is a notch above [the rest]. It's maybe the best league in the world. I want to live that sensation."
