Guardian: Arsenal have opened talks over Melo
Written by Jonathan Chong on Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Guardian are reporting that Arsenal have opened transfer talks with Fiorentina over the transfer of Brazilian international Felipe Melo.
Various reports last week indicated that the £21.5 million release clause in Melo's contract was too pricey for Arsenal, but Fiorentina stated that they were willing to consider a player and cash deal.
The player the Italian club wanted was surprisingly Emmanuel Eboue.
Pantaleo Corvino, the Fiorentina sporting director, said: "Mr Wenger wants to talk to me. I have no objection also because Eboue seems a valid swap."
Fiorentina also revealed that whilst there are a number of clubs in the hunt for Melo's signature, Arsenal are at the front of the queue but haven't been able to meet the required transfer fee.
Melo himself has stated that whilst he is happy in Italy, only God knows where his future will take him. Judging by the reaction from Arsenal fans, they are hoping that his future lies in the red and white half of North London.
User Comments
19mupukira
Posted on 10 Jul, 2009 at 02:57 PM - Reply
arsenal should move with time to compete with other teams like chelsea& man u or else they continue fighting for fouth position
18Felix
Posted on 9 Jul, 2009 at 09:33 PM - Reply
Not again! It looks like we have missed out again on a very good player. Arsene is a good talker but not a good buyer. All he does is talk, talk, talk. Fiorentina wanted to do good business with arsenal and all we had to do was just reply.....later...what do we hear? He's on his way to Juve. Can Arsene hear the fans frustrations? I don't think so! For God's sake, it's been 4 years without silverware. How long will this go on? What will be the last straw that will break the camel's back? Oh! If we get relegated. The whole Arsenal board are so used to Arsene's 'mediocrity' that they find no problem with it. Who do we turn to now since Melo isn't reality no more? The 17 and 18 yr old teens can't do the job Wenger! Isn't it so obvious? You've been trying it for 'centuries'. Please!!!, hear the Arsenal fans' cry!
17cajetan ugwuegbu
Posted on 9 Jul, 2009 at 05:37 PM - Reply
well it is a pity we have lost melo to juve but i still believe we can get another good striker if wenger is ready,no hope lost yet Arsenal will parade a strong team this season.
16TACHIA
Posted on 9 Jul, 2009 at 03:42 PM - Reply
I THINK ARSENAL NEEDS A PLAYER OF MELO'S QUALITY COS HE'S REALLY GONNA STRENGHTEN THE TEAM AND TAKE US BACK TO OUR SILVERWARE DAYS COS TO ME THE DEFENSIVE ROLE OF OUR MIDFIELD IS LACKING.CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM UNVEILED IN THE EMIRATES STADIUM.GUNNERS FOR LIFE
15kimsunghan
Posted on 9 Jul, 2009 at 02:57 PM - Reply
what is the truth? melo is juv signed or arsenal?
14GunnerJay
Posted on 9 Jul, 2009 at 02:37 PM - Reply
Could those of you posting 'Melo has signed with Juventus' please provide a link of the deal being finalized and official? There has been NO press release saying he's signed, and as recently as yesterday, Soccernet showed the following....
Transfer gossip latest: July 8
Posted by Soccernet Staff 1 day, 5 hours ago
We'll be keeping you as up-to-date as possible on the latest transfer talk in On The Move. You can catch the morning newspaper gossip in Paper Round, read up on all the Latest Transfers and then follow the developing stories in our constantly updated transfer blog here:21.05 Fiorentina have failed to agree terms with Marco Marchionni and that could mean the Viola will no longer sell Arsenal target Felipe Melo to Juventus.
Don't feed the rumor mill by just posting something you have no backup data on please.
13mos
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 07:45 PM - Reply
Seems as though he is on the verge of signing for juventus. I beleive Melo is exactly the player Arsenal need to make us a real contender for every competition but we're gonna miss out on a great player again because the club wont spend the money which really isnt a lot, well it is a lot but not in todays market, if a team like birmingham can afford to spend £12 mill on a oplayer then im sure Arsenal can afford to spend £20 mill. This news has really upset me, after Fiorentina's comments i genuinely thought we would sign Melo. I beleive at arsenal we are 2 players(quality centre back & centre midfield)short of being one of if not the best team in the premiership. It seems as though one of those players has been purchased already (vermaelen), the other perfect acquisition obviously being Melo. So what im trying to say is that if the club made it their priority to sign this player and were willing to pay the £20 mill or so fee then they do not need anymore players to come in as the first team squad is very strong and capable of challenging on all fronts (in my opinion)and after this the club could just go back to investing little money on young players again.
12Michael
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 05:28 PM - Reply
Let's get it done Arsene'. Arsene' has said himself that he wants to be finished with transfers before training starts. Well they started training Monday so we are a little late. Let's get it done. Then we will have no excuse but to win the league and Champs league.
11aminu umar
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 04:49 PM - Reply
went to melo to play in arsenal fc that is the guners.
10emokpae osayande samuel
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 01:54 PM - Reply
i think filipe melo will be a superb addition to arsenal team if only we can meet with the asking price of fiorentina
9ShifuArsenal
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 01:19 PM - Reply
I had never heard of Melo until the Confederation cup. I watch all of Brasil's games but did not come away with sense that he is a lot better than what Arsenal currently have.
8Katuramu Absolom
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 11:14 AM - Reply
Swapping a player with another one could be a good idea. Mr Wenger is in a better position to assess and decide. We fans can only advise, but definately Arsenal side needs to be reinforced if we are to challenge for trophies. Let us wait and see what the manager will decide.
7sulazu
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 09:46 AM - Reply
Melo has just sign for Juventus. Apparently, Arsenal have foot-dragged as usual to allow Juve take over a transfer negotiation that had initially put Arsenal in pole position to land the Brazilian.
6Tittle tattle
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 06:51 AM - Reply
Juv have already signed melo for €20m+manchionni.
5Metalhead
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 06:48 AM - Reply
I don't mind seeing Melo coming to the Emirates but not at the expense of a player. Why not go for Lorik Cana instead?
4gooner crazayyy!
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 05:52 AM - Reply
a little late, he already signed for Juve...
3Xyan
Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 03:26 AM - Reply
For all his faults, Eboue is actually pretty decent. I am not overly surprised that Fiorentina would like a player like him for cover.
2Dhiren Sudra
Posted on 7 Jul, 2009 at 11:14 PM - Reply
I just hope we get him, he is someone we need, he is someone that breaks the play, he will let cesc do his stuff and he is not scared to put a tackle in
1john quinn
Posted on 7 Jul, 2009 at 10:59 PM - Reply
Come on MELO ...our old friend GILBERTO has told you all about arsenal and has told you to come to us ......we would love you as much as we all loved GILBERTO...so come on ...this could be great for you and for us......
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