Only days after signing with Arsenal, former Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen is already eyeing off Cesc Fabregas' captaincy.

The Belgium international told the Daily Star Sunday: "If the trainer wants me to take responsibility, I will. If he sees I am the right person for it, I will take it.

"I am very young, this is a big club but I am used to the pressure.

"At Ajax, there was a lot of pressure and I think I am used to it now. This is a big step to a great club and we'll see how it goes."