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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 [...]

Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners. Arsene Wenger’s side are reportedly interested in acquiring the accomplished holding midfielder (pictured, on the right) from Serie A side Fiorentina. “We heard rumours and he asked me,” Gilberto told BBC Sport. “I said it’s a fantastic club and if he’s interested [...]

Arsenal target Felipe Melo’s agent has sidestepped questions about the Brazil midfielder’s future. Emiliano Froldi insists his player is happy at Fiorentina but stopped short of ruling a move to the Barclays Premier League. The 25-year-old is wanted by Arsenal and Inter Milan, with Arsene Wenger’s team thought to be happy to pay £15million for the former [...]