The Brasilian midfielder who was an Arsenal target according to Arsene Wenger is back dominating the headlines and is joined by a French-born Senegalese football player who incidentally, plays for Lille.

According to Italian website “Italia H 24″(in Italian), the Gunners want to make a move for Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo and are ready to offer €7m and Denilson as parts exchange. The two Brasilians had a nightmare season with their respective teams and are both expected to join a new team during the summer transfer window.

In other news, The People believes that Arsene Wenger has identified Moussa Sow as a possible signing to strengthen the offensive department next season. Sow is the third Lille player to be linked with the Gunners after Eden Hazard and Gervinho and is – according to the report – also being monitored by Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City.

Before moving on to today’s poll, a look at yesterday’s results as we collected more than 3,000 votes. That Christopher Samba is a “favourite” amongst Arsenal fans is no surprise as he collects 1,314 positive nods. But it seems that Higuain is wanted even more as he collects 1,463 positive votes and only 160 “not needed” negative replies.

As always, please let us know your preference on today’s linked players and don’t be shy to join the discussion in our newly-launched Arsenal forum.


Player Profile

Felipe Melo

Date of birth: 26/08/1983
Place of birth: Volta Redonda
Age: 27
Height: 1,83
Nationality: Brazil, Spain
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Foot: Right

Moussa Sow

Date of birth: 19/01/1986
Place of birth: Mantes-la-Jolie
Age: 25
Height: 1,80
Nationality: Senegal, France
Position: Striker
Foot: Right