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seems like after extending his contract, melo is off to juventus for £21 mil i dont see the logic in that. juve or play in the prem?
Felipe Melo Agrees To Join Juventus - Report
Sky Sport Italia claims that there is an agreement in place for the Brazilian to join the Bianconeri, and all that is required to complete the move is for Juventus and Fiorentina to agree a transfer fee on Tuesday...
Fiorentina star Felipe Melo could become a Juventus player as early as next week after the player’s agent reached an agreement with the Bianconeri, according to Sky Sport Italia.
Juventus are well known to be in the market for a top-class centre midfielder, and their primary target had been Udinese’s Gaetano D’Agostino. However, the failure to agree on a transfer fee has seen Juve look elsewhere for possible alternatives.
Sky Italia claims that Juventus have reached an agreement with the agents of Felipe Melo to sign the 25-year-old, who had an outstanding first season in Serie A after arriving from Almeria last summer.
Felipe Melo only recently signed a new contract with Fiorentina, but a release clause was inserted in the deal that says he can leave for €25 million.
Juventus and Fiorentina officials will meet on Tuesday to broker the deal, and the Bianconeri are certain to include Marco Marchionni, already close to the Viola, as part of the exchange in order to lower the cost. Zdenek Grygera and Michele Paolucci are also likely to be offered in the trade.
Should the transfer be confirmed, Felipe Melo will become the third Brazilian member of the Juventus line-up, along with Diego and Amauri.
Viola favourite would like to wear black and white
Reported Arsenal target Felipe Melo would be happy to join Juventus, despite signing a contract extension at Fiorentina just a few days ago.
It appeared as though the talented Brazilian had drawn a line under persistent speculation over his future when he penned new terms at the Viola on 30th June.
Melo joined Fiorentina last summer from Spanish side Almeria in a transfer deal worth €8million (£6.8m) and is now committed to the Tuscan club until 2013.
A buy-out clause was included in Melo's new contract and it would appear the 25-year-old Brazil international is not averse to the idea of another club matching his price tag.
"Felipe is in love with Florence and its fans, but evidently the interest from a prestigious club like Juventus, who are battling for the Scudetto and Champions League, cannot leave him indifferent," Melo's agent Umberto Fusco confirmed.
"If the Bianconeri directors reach an agreement with Fiorentina, then he would be happy."
BREAKING NEWS: Fiorentina: We Are In Negotiations To Sell Felipe Melo To Arsenal
Fiorentina have made an official announcement on the rumours surrounding Felipe Melo...
Arsenal are the only club to have made a bid for Fiorentina star Felipe Melo, the Italian club have announced. The Viola appear prepared to sell the Brazilian star with Emmanuel Eboue moving the other way as part of the deal.
Sky Sport Italia claimed earlier today that Juventus had reached an agreement with Felipe Melo’s agents, and that the Bianconeri would meet with Fiorentina officials on Tuesday in order to conclude a transfer fee.
However, Fiorentina have now posted an official announcement on their website, in which transfer chief Pantaleo Corvino sets the record straight.
Corvino claims that Arsenal are the only club to have tabled an offer for Felipe Melo, and suggests that Fiorentina are prepared to sell if Emmanuel Eboue is included as part of the exchange.
“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".
PROMISING Belgian youngster Eden Hazard has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Arsenal.
The attacking midfielder, 18, has impressed for Lille since making his debut last year and has won four caps for his country.
And his performances have alerted a string of top European clubs, with Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho said to be keen on the starlet.
But Hazard insists he would snub a move to the San Siro in favour of a move to the Gunners or Real Madrid.
He said: "Real Madrid and Arsenal are the clubs I dreamed of joining as a child.
"If I joined Inter or Barcelona and could play football there then that would be very good, but Real and Arsenal are really great and play at a very high technical level."
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rtpgooner wrote:BREAKING NEWS: Fiorentina: We Are In Negotiations To Sell Felipe Melo To Arsenal
Fiorentina have made an official announcement on the rumours surrounding Felipe Melo...
Arsenal are the only club to have made a bid for Fiorentina star Felipe Melo, the Italian club have announced. The Viola appear prepared to sell the Brazilian star with Emmanuel Eboue moving the other way as part of the deal.
Sky Sport Italia claimed earlier today that Juventus had reached an agreement with Felipe Melo’s agents, and that the Bianconeri would meet with Fiorentina officials on Tuesday in order to conclude a transfer fee.
However, Fiorentina have now posted an official announcement on their website, in which transfer chief Pantaleo Corvino sets the record straight.
Corvino claims that Arsenal are the only club to have tabled an offer for Felipe Melo, and suggests that Fiorentina are prepared to sell if Emmanuel Eboue is included as part of the exchange.
“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".
Seneros hasnt been mentioned as part of this deal has he ?? I think that I read a few weeks ago that any deal for senderos would be seperate from any deal for melo
augie wrote:Seneros hasnt been mentioned as part of this deal has he ?? I think that I read a few weeks ago that any deal for senderos would be seperate from any deal for melo
I also read that, but thought as there is now a release clause to meet if they were interested in senderos it would make sense for us to include phillipe in the deal. to keep them sweet. seems they want eboue now not to sure who fiorentina's scouts are
I may be imagining it - But I'm sure I saw somewhere on here (onlineggoner) that There was a press conference due to be called this coming week to (hopefully?) present a(nother) new signing!??
I must admit I've more or less resigned myself to the Fact that we won't be signing anyone else AND that adEBAYor is going to stick around and collect more of my hard earned cash for being flagged off side ....There just doesn't seem to be anyhitng too positive happening..okay the young lads Wilshire, Ramsey and Gibbs have all extended their contrac6ts which IS Very Good News....and VP looks like he's going to do the same...but...I just wish AW would pull some kind of miracle signing outta the bag and surprise me!
another article here with melo's agent, at the moment it seems since we have been linked with melo he seems to have 3 different agents?
It looks like we are the only club to be negotiating with fiorentina and haven't finalised the fee or eboue deal , so therefore cannot talk to the player yet
Melo opens door to Gunners
[quote]Felipe Melo’s agent has denied advanced negotiations with Juventus, leaving the door wide open for Arsenal to close the deal with Fiorentina.
There were reports that the Brazilian had reached an agreement with Juve, but the Viola reacted angrily by releasing an official statement on their website.
Felipe Melo's agent has stressed that the Fiorentina midfielder has not opened talks about a transfer with another club.
Fiorentina issued a statement on Saturday confirming the Brazil international's current contract holds a €25million (£21.4m) buy-out clause.
The Viola also claimed that Arsenal are the only side to have come close to reaching that figure, while they hinted Emmanuel Eboue could be used as a makeweight in the potential transfer.
Melo's representative, Jose Rodriguez Baster, has now moved to state that discussions between Arsenal and the player are not ongoing as an agreement has not been struck with Fiorentina.
"We are not negotiating with any club, if a team is interested in the player they must first find an agreement with Fiorentina," said Baster.
"There is much talk about Felipe because he has enjoyed a great season. But we are not dealing with any club."
Juventus are also thought to be interested in Melo, who is contracted to Fiorentina until 2013 after the Italian club opted to take up a further year on his previous deal.
Emmanuel Adebayor turns his back on Milan to stay with Arsenal
Emmanuel Adebayor has ended a year of uncertainty over his future at Arsenal by committing himself to the club and ending speculation that he would leave the Emirates after three seasons in north London.
On Friday, manager Arsène Wenger placed the onus on Adebayor to state his intentions and clear the way for any potential suitors when the Arsenal manager said: "If he does not want to stay he will leave, but I think that he will be still at Arsenal this season."
While Chelsea and Barcelona were monitoring the player's situation, Milan and Internazionale were favourites to buy the 25-year-old having begun their courtship last summer when Adebayor first appeared on the verge of a move.
He chose to stay but, having scored only 16 goals for Arsenal last season, compared with 30 the previous term, the Togo striker appeared unsettled and has offered mixed messages during the last few months about where he would play next season.
Last week the Milan vice-president, Adriano Galliani, appeared to signal an impending bid from the Rossoneri when he said: "I've called Arsenal to inform them of our interest. I've spoken to Arsène Wenger and Adebayor was part of the conversation during which Wenger was friendly."
But when contacted by Observer Sport today and asked if Adebayor would like to leave the club, Stephane Courbis, the striker's agent, said: "No, no." When pressed if Adebayor definitely wanted to stay at Arsenal, Courbis was clear. "Yes. It's the same [situation] as last week," he said, referring to comments that it was up to Wenger to declare his position regarding Adebayor.
Barcelona Ponder Move For Arsenal's Unsettled Arshavin - Report
Barcelona are weighing up a move for Arsenal midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Russia international was very close to joining the Catalan outfit from Zenit St. Petersburg last summer, but the player's move to Camp Nou failed to materialise as the two clubs could not agree on a fee.
Arshavin then spent a few more months at Zenit before completing a reported €15 million switch to Arsenal in February on transfer deadline day.
Despite the player's positive contribution in north London, he has never hidden the fact that Barcelona were his favourite destination, having been quoted earlier this week in The Sun as saying he would be "happy" if given the opportunity to complete his dream switch to Barcelona.
According to the Spanish paper, Arshavin is unhappy at the Emirates Stadium and one of the reasons appears to be the UK tax law, which is a lot more strict when compared to the Spanish law.
The Russian star is believed to be high on coach Pep Guardiola's list of alternatives to Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, a roster that also contains Juan Manuel Mata of Valencia.
The main hindrance to the success of the deal appears to be the Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, who regards Arshavin as a key player and does not want to let go of a player he paid €15 million for just a few months ago.
i dont see the logic in that. juve or play in the prem?
I think that I read a few weeks ago that any deal for senderos would be seperate from any deal for melo
....There just doesn't seem to be anyhitng too positive happening..okay the young lads Wilshire, Ramsey and Gibbs have all extended their contrac6ts which IS Very Good News....and VP looks like he's going to do the same...but...I just wish AW would pull some kind of miracle signing outta the bag and surprise me! 
