If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: “Arsenal don’t miss Patrick Vieira, we miss Gilberto ‘Invisible Wall’ Silva”

We miss the former Brazilian international’s selflessness, calmness and protection in front of our back five, and there’s no doubting if we had the defensive midfielder in his prime right now, we wouldn’t have half the problems we’ve encountered.

It does sound like Silva is on his way back to the Emirates, although no in a playing capacity, with the former Gooner revealing:

‘I have had an invitation, yes. Anything is possible. It makes me happy when you have these invitations, and it makes me want to learn from others, seek knowledge and develop my own style.’

Silva made 244 appearances during his six-years in north London, bagging 24 goals in the process – not bad for a DM.