This is the second time AW signs a player who had played in the EPL before. First case was Gallas from Chelski and now Silvestre. And both of them from Top 4 clubs
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Why another Sam would be good for Arsenal By Ian Grant
What: another bit of potentially positive news?
The Daily Mail says
Mikael Silvestre is on the verge of joining Arsenal for
£750,000.
Obviously we have to wait and see over transfers, but Mikael Samy Silvestre, would be good news:
He's
taller that Gallas and Toure
He brings
experience (31) and experience of winning things.
He can play
left back or in the
centre.
He's played with Gallas before at international level (same squad for five years)
It means the
whole back line can still communicate in French
He'll bring
inside knowledge of the United set up
He's mates with Vieira and Henry and Pires - so he'll know about the Arsenal set up already
He's got some
pace - or used to have at least
He can
tackle
He can
cross a ball
He's a good
passer
Downside - he's injury prone, with a couple of bad injuries in the last two years.
And he once said: "Arsenal is too French." (see below)
Michael Salmon writes:
A strong, experienced left-sided central defender who can also cover at left-back. Silvestre could free up Kolo for a defensive midfield position.
Kolo providing the muscle and bite in midfield, alongside Cesc, seems to make sense. It's a cost effective option which could combat two problem areas with one player. I think this signing could be a masterstroke from Wenger.
I, for one, hope the rumours are true.
But
Steve writes:
I know 4 years ago he was an awesome athlete/defender but he looked finished 2 years ago and did his cruciate last year. Why does Arsene want him?
Silvestre was the one who said Arsenal were 'too French' something that many missed (though you didnt).
Will he bring a better mentality to the club after his time with Fergie? Gallas was under Mourinho and although he was a better captain than Thierry, many still have doubts.
Also, he will be the 2nd foreign player bought by Arsene from the Prem, ironic that both are French and from rival top 4 clubs.
If this is to be the new signing that Arsene was talking about loads of fans will be dismayed (I'm a huge Arsene fan despite his shortcomings and will forever support him).
