Silvestre to Arsenal?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Yeah, it’s right. Arsene Wenger has hijacked Manchester City’s bid to sign Mikael Silvestre. Silvestre 31, was undergoing a medical at neighbours City when he got a call telling him Arsenal were interested.
Silvestre immediately abandoned the medical and hurtled down the M1 to meet Gunners boss Wenger and discuss terms. An Arsenal insider confirmed: ” Arsene has been looking for experienced cover for Gael Clichy and he knows all about Mikael.
Arsene has followed his career and the fact he is French is a bonus. The France left-back, who joined United for £4million in 1999, made six appearances last season and still has one year remaining on his contract. Silvestre was expected to complete a move to Arsenal for a knock-down fee of £750,000.