Fiorentina thought they had tied wanted midfielder Felipe Melo’s future to the club but the contract extension seems to have proved of no use as according to their transfer chief Pantaleo Corvino, negotiations are taking place with Arsenal.
Here is the statement that appeared on the Italian club’s official website:
“The director [Corvino] points out that Arsenal FC are the only club that has come close to [Felipe Melo’s] release clause.
“Fiorentina, in turn, has proposed that the clubs reduce the amount of this clause by entering into negotiations the right back Eboue.”
It would be nice if Melo is bought as we desperately need a holding midfielder. But if it is a swap deal involving Eboue, I surely will not be pleased at all. Eboue is our only good enough back up right back and that is his best position as well. Arsenal need him and I don’t think he should be sold unless an adequate replacement is bought. Again, lets wait and see what happens. I am sure Arsene Wenger would not be eager to let Eboue go.
Barnet . Underhill Stadium . 18th July 2009 . Saturday . 15.00 UK Time . Pre-Season Friendly
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July 4, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Mark
Although I think Eboue’s a good RB I think you have to admit that Sagna is better. If we can swap a RB we dont particularly need for a CDM we desperately need I’d consider this a very good bit of business!!
July 4, 2009 at 7:54 PM
only1greatlondonteam
suppose toure can play there or could be buying zapata, but if eboue goes might mean we sign an attacking midfielder as well – jesus navas or eden hazard etc. still dont think melo is what we need, we need a tenacious box-to-box player
July 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Zain Shahid
@Mark… Yeah i know man… I said Eboue is our best back up right back. Sagna is the first teamer
July 4, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Mark
Patrick Vieira or Gilberto Silva were never box to box midfielders but I’d say they were fairly successful here
Besides of which, Fabregas is the link between defence and attack anyway. And in a sense it would be a shame to lose Eboue (remembering the 2006 Champions League run) but Sagna definately is first teamer as Zain has said.
July 4, 2009 at 8:18 PM
only1greatlondonteam
lol, PV was definately box-to-box – he did everything tackle, boss the midfield, attack, score. remember his goal goal where he started the attack in our own box and the up in opposition box and scoring???
July 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
owatz
we had just signed a player who can play there. he can play in the center and right back. wenger knows what he is doing
July 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Davi
We’d be so dumb to let eboue go now. He clearly turned a corner over this season.
He would be a monster in serie a as well.
July 4, 2009 at 8:25 PM
owatz
vewrm can play right back. have u guys forgotten? i have been watching him before wenger signed him. he is pretty decent
July 4, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Zain Shahid
Owatz I think he can play left back rather than right back. Not sure tho
July 4, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Randy Osae
Vermaelen is NOT capable of playing at right back. It is only at left-back which he can, simply because he is left-footed.
Even so, he doesn’t have the structure of a full-back and definitely not a back-up at right back.
July 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Randy Osae
Oh, Zain commented as I did…LOL
July 4, 2009 at 8:59 PM
frank
good evening all arsenal funs plus board and players? my comment goes 2 wenger please u should not let ebue ,toure ,gallas live the club.we need u 2 renovet oure happyness next seasion. you know that we believe in you , and u should also do as we do.
July 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM
amr
forget transferring eboue, we need him as 2nd RB. get senderos involved in that deal! and if those NALDO rumours are true we’re flying..but doubt they are
July 5, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Donnyfan1
The signing of Melo would allow the Gunners to play 4-1-3-2, which is very fashionable at the moment, or even Barca’s 4-1-2-3. Melo and Denilson with Fab further forward would allow a 4-2-3-1. As for Eboue- Hoyte, Toure or even Song can fill in there. Arsenal with Fab, Den, Rosicky and Nasri plus Rambo, Vela, Wilshire, Randall,and Manny Thomas, and more, are not short of attacking midfield options. If you don’t rate these players- loan them to us please!!! And get Melo and Eboue swapped quickly!!!! He will be sensational and Eboue (plus Silly) are the most dispensible players Arsenal have.
July 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Gooner
I want Eboue to stay. Fantastic backup and is a great crosser of the ball. We should use him when playing the likes of Stoke and Bolton because he provides a different form of attack.