Arsene asks fans to trust him as Juve sign Vieira

Bill Pierce

Wenger and vice-chairman David Dein will stand accused of selling the Gunners' best chance of challenging Chelsea for next season's Premiership and the keys to European glory in exchange for the 20million they have accepted from Juventus.

The World Cup and Euro 2000 winner, who has agreed a five-year deal with the Italian champions, is finally on his way after nine seasons at Highbury. He will undergo a medical in Turin and is expected to be presented as a Juventus player this afternoon.