Thomas Vermaelen will undergo a physical examination at Roma, with Barcelona's permission, ahead of an expected transfer.
Barcelona has confirmed that defender Thomas Vermaelen has been given permission to travel to Italy and undergo a medical with Roma.
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday stated that the Serie A club is in advanced talks to sign the 30-year-old Belgium international.
And Barca on Sunday posted a tweet announcing the former Arsenal player was set for a physical examination in the Italian capital.
Vermaelen has struggled for playing time at Camp Nou since leaving the Gunners for a reported 20 million euro ($22M) fee in 2014.