Now I thought we were on to something when news broke that Mark Hughes was interesting in signing Mikael Silvestre, but now it appears that cheeky smiling Arsene Wenger is after him.
“Arsene has been looking for experienced cover for Gael Clichy and he knows all about Mikael,” said an Arsenal source. “Arsene has followed his career with France and at United and the fact he is French is a bonus.”
Now we all know Wenger loves his French players, so it’s not completely outlandish to imagine that he’d be interested in Silvestre. However, it certainly suggests something about Wenger’s aspirations if he believes Silvestre is an answer to their problems.
Wenger talks about the money Arsenal have to repay thanks to their new stadium, but if we’re honest, it’s less than what the Glazers are paying off to the debt collectors. With the similar incomes of the two clubs, either Wenger is being dishonest about his cheque book or the club aren’t giving the manager what he needs.
But if Wenger believes that Silvestre has something to offer, particularly at the transfer fee which will apparently be less than £1 million, then I am more than happy to see him make a go of it. I thought the image of Silvestre in a City shirt was funny enough, but an Arsenal shirt is even better! Mikael, playing ‘beautiful football’? Quality.
Some reports suggest that Sunderland are the most likely destination for Silvestre, but I suppose it really is anyone’s guess.
So what do you prefer? Silvestre to City, Sunderland or Arsenal?
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Well he did and I am disappointed. Not to lose Sylvestre but helping Arsenal is ridiculous. Why help make them better is beyond me, anyone care to try and explain?
In the U.S. we just say Brett Farve ask to join the Vikings and being told no, he had to leave the conference. (While I realize Brett is a better performer in his sport, somewhat similar situation.) Why not sell outside of England or to a non-rival EPL team? Hard for me to comprehend.
how about sara
Kevin i feel for you is like when an arsenal player went to utd! wait hold up how is Patrick Vieira doing???!!!!???
Mikael said on signing for the Gunners: “I’ve spent a large part of my career at United, the last nine years, and I’ll remember that time fondly but feel I’m ready for a new challenge. Arsenal is known for playing technical and skilful football, and has a young but experienced squad. I’m really excited about this next stage of my career, hopefully playing my part in helping the Club to new successes
Arsenal have secured the signature of Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre for a fee rumoured to be in the region of £750,000.
The 31-year-old has played over 249 games for the Premier League champions and has surprising swapped Manchester for north London.
Silvestre was reportedly undergoing a medical at bitter neighbours Man City last night when his agent phoned him to say that Arsenal had an interest in him.
According to The Sun, Mikaël immediately abandoned the medical and hurtled down the M1 to meet Gunners boss Wenger and discuss terms.
Me Me: The way you are going on you would have thought you had just signed Ronaldo! You have signed injury prone Mikel Silvestre whos best days are behind him. We have Patrice Evra, O’ Shea and the Brazil under 19 captain Fabio Da Silva. So were covered for left backs. No great loss!
gary the way YOU are going on is like your ABOUT to cry dat a man u player which you think you never see in your life time has gone to Arsenal!!
Once again I didnt understand a word you said? “a man u player which you think you never see in your life time has gone to Arsenal!!”
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Yea I am really going to lose sleep over losing Mikael Silvestre to Arsenal. How will us reds cope without him!
Why does anyone really care about this signing either way? It’ll only be a bad signing if he goes into the first eleven everytime. Man U are the most successful English club in recent history, they have spent a lot and won a lot. However, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham have spent a lot too. Spending big sums isn’t everything.
Three years is not that long to go without winning something, that’s only one more year than Utd just done not too long ago (I’m sure our longest period is about 16 years – which will NEVER happen again). I will not be happy just to win something, I want to win everything. Anyway, we’ll see what happens after this and how the season plays out. I don’t think this will be the last surprise of the season somehow.
@ Me Me: and i guess your dad forgot to put on a rubber when screwing your mum, thus the mistake- birth that is you…now run along and finish your homework…mums calling
@Gary: I guess i spoke to soon, i wasn’t expecting it, oh well stranger things have happened