Posts Tagged ‘Melo’
Is Blaise Matuidi right for Arsenal? »
Blaise Matuidi has been linked with Arsenal since last summer, but now the press is saying that, due to the Felipe Melo deal falling through, Arsene Wenger is close to finalising a deal with St Etienne for him to move to the Emirates. But is Matuidi the sort of player that will improve Arsenal, considering the calls by the fans for a strong, [...]
Arsenal snubbed as Juve confirm Melo deal nearly »
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was very keen on signing the Brazilian Felipe Melo from Fiorentina, but Juventus today confirmed that a deal is nearly finalised, leaving Wenger to ponder his options. A report on Sky Sports said: Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo appears on the brink of joining Juventus after the Turin giants hinted that a deal is [...]
Fiorentina deny Melo deal again, and are talking to »
There were reports last night that, once again, Melo had agreed to move to Juventus. But, again, Fiorentina have said that until Juventus meet their 25m euro demand, Melo will not be moving. However, Arsenal are still interested in negotiations for the Brazilian. An article on Sky Sports said: Fiorentina have claimed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger [...]
Have Arsenal just been used as a pawn in Felipe »
There have been some very strange moves in the last week in the menage-a-trois between Felipe Melo's club, Fiorentina, and the two suitors of their Brazilian star, Juventus and Arsenal. First of all Juventus announced that they had agreed personal terms with Melo, ahead of discussing the transfer fee with Fiorentina, and despite Arsenal making [...]
Fiorentina demand Eboue from Arsenal for Melo »
The Felipe Melo saga continues to run amok. A few days ago Melo signed a contract extension, but it seems that the purpose of the exercise was just to set his buy-out clause at 25m euros. Yesterday it was reported that Juventus had signed the big defender, but last night Fiorentina denied this rumour, and said they would sell Melo to Arsenal [...]
Arsenal-target Felipe Melo signs for Juventus! »
I a shock move, just 24 hours after signing a contract extension with Fiorentina, Felipe Melo has been revealed by Tuttosport as having signed for Juventus! Just yesterday the Daily Star said: ARSENAL target Felipe Melo last night stunned the Gunners – by agreeing a new contract with Fiorentina. Midfielder Melo, 25, was top of Arsene [...]
Arsenal turn to Lorik Cana after Melo extends contract »
Arsenal have been very strongly linked to Fiorentina's Felipe Melo, but now he has opted to remain in Italy, they have turned their attention to the Marseille midfielder Lorik Cana. An article in the Daily Express said: ARSENAL target Felipe Melo has signed a one-year contract extension at Italian club Fiorentina tying him there until June [...]
Melo asks Gilberto Silva about Arsenal move! »
The Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo has been on international duty with the ex-Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, and according to Silva, Melo has asked him about moving to the Gunners. A report on the BBC said: Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva says he has urged his Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners this summer. The [...]
Chelsea and Liverpool join Arsenal in chase for Felipe »
The Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, but The Times says that Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in buying the Brazilian star. Their report said: Arsenal are in a hurry as Wenger wants his reinforced squad in place for the start of pre-season training on July 6. In addition to a striker, [...]
Melo’s agent says he is not moving to Arsenal »
The Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo has been strongly linked to Arsenal for the last couple of weeks, but today his agent told SkySports that he has no intention of leaving Florence. Their report said: Felipe Melo's spokesman has told skysports.com that the midfielder is settled at Fiorentina despite rumours linking him with a move [...]
Arsenal to beat Tottenham to £15m Brazilian »
According to a report in the Lancashire Evening Post, Arsenal are set to beat their local rivals, Tottenham, to the Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo. The report says: Arsenal are poised to make a £15million move for Brazil's Felipe Melo, who is also interesting Tottenham. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has identified Fiorentina star Melo as the [...]
Arsenal line up Chamakh and Melo while Adebayor is off »
In a very extensive article in todays Daily Mirror, it is stated that Arsenal striker Emanuel Adebayor will be sold to one of the Milan giants, while Arsene Wenger has already lined up two players to spend his transfer fee on. The article says: Emmanuel Adebayor has been offered to AC and Inter Milan - to stop him from being sold to [...]
