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Just a quickie: Manchester United have signed Chris Smalling from Fulham after having a bid accepted by the Cottagers this morning. Arsenal were also in the running but their offer was turned down. Arsene Wenger hinted that the race wasn’t over a few hours hours ago but the United outfit moved quicker and have now [...]

Arsenal target Felipe Melo has officially signed for Juventus, according to TV station Sky Sport Italia. The 25-year-old recently emerged as Brazil’s first-choice midfielder in the Confederations Cup tournament this summer and subsequently prompted interest from Gunners’ boss Arsène Wenger along with several other European giants. A swap deal involving Emmanuel Eboue was even hinted at by [...]

Robin Van Persie is more than content to have committed the best years of his career to Arsenal. The Dutchman, 25, has ended speculation on his future by signing a new, long-term deal which is reported to be worth some £80,000 a week. Van Persie told Arsenal TV Online: “Lots of people have given me love from [...]

ARSENAL: Fiorentina are prepared to trade Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo in exchange for Arsenal full back Emmanuel Eboue. Melo, who arrived in Florence from Spanish side Almeria last summer in a €8.1 million transfer, is a target of the Gunners. “(Arsenal manager Arsene) Wenger wants to talk to me,” said Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino. “I have [...]

The Premier League needs to adopt a salary cap in a bid to achieve financial stability, according to Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis. Manchester City’s spending since the close of last season has dominated the back pages as reports of astronomical fees and wages become commonplace. With Chelsea and a cash-rich Manchester United also expected to open [...]