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Arsenal target Felipe Melo signs for Juventus

goonerlad — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:39 +0000

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 the Viola’s sporting director Pantaleo Corvino. But unfortunately, to many Gooners’ disgust, fresh-faced Melo sealed his big-money deal to Juve earlier this evening.

Gilberto tells Melo: Move to Arsenal

goonerlad — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:38:09 +0000

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 he should go without thinking.”

Arsenal target Felipe Melo to consider future after Confederations Cup final

goonerlad — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:26:54 +0000

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 Almeria player.

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