Silvestre would be a great signing, to help Arsenal for the next couple of years. Any other defenders of his calibre would be costing £10mil or more. The other defenders similar to him tend to be playing for the big clubs already and so wouldn't come to Arsenal. In Arsene We Trust

Charlie, London, UK

Not sure I agree with that. I'd rather have him as a squad player in our team rather than the likes of the Eboues & Songs we currently employ..... We just have to splash the cash for the quality holding midfielder we so desperately need..

Dan, London, England

Doesn't ferguson refuse to sell to direct competition? - remember the Heinze to Liverpool debacle? If Silvestre goes to Arsenal does this mean Alex lacks memory or integrity, doesn't consider Arsenal a threat or that Silvestre is no good?

Geraldine Leale, ascot, england

Doesn't Ferguson refuse to sell to competitors? Remember the Heinze to Liverpool debacle. If Silvestre goes to Arsenal does this means Alex has no memory/integrity/doesn't rate Arsenal/doesn't rate Silvestre - or all of the above?

Geraldine Leale, Ascot, England

I was praying Spurs would grab Silvestre.
Only 750,000. He's kept out of Maniacs U team by the best central defender in UK, Vidic.
Spurs still need two top class defenders.

Leigh Vernier, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Don't agree Glum! Silvestre is the kind of experienced, versatile signing that would be a great addition to the squad, remember what happens when Toure or Gallas are injured! That's right! Senderos! I think this would be a good signing.

Mark, London,

This will not happen, what was it Fergie said regarding the Heinze to Liverpool transfer, we never sell to a rival. Unless of course he is dismissing Arsenal as a rival.

Frank Maker, Montreal, Canada

silvestre still has a lot to offer any club (including united). his central defensive partnership with ferdinand was the best in the league and his attacking ability at left back is not far off evra's. he might be a bit suspect positionally, but his tackling is as good as any premiership player.

jem, london, uk

The EPL should be very scared...the only reason that AFC have not won anything recently is because of their lack of quality cover.
Where as Man U dive into the market in times of crisis (Larsson) or CFC have ridiculous cover (Essien, Bridge, SWP) AFC make do with teenage potential.

Dan Stone, london, uk

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Andrew Cahill, Dublin, Ireland

It is interesting that Messrs Parris, Ezat and Glum seem to know so much more about football than one of the greatest managers in football. Wenger has never been thought of as a fool, at least not by anyone who actually KNOWS anything about football management.

Marc, Paris, France

I think it is a fantastic bit of business by Wenger. Silvestre will never be first choice, let's be clear. But if Toure or Gallas are unavailable, what are the back up options? Senderos (proven to be unreliable in CL games - and that's being kind) or Djorou (Not enough experience.....yet). Good move

Dan, Leeds,

Arsenal's greatest threat to the PL has always been Manchester United. So for Wenger to opt for his arch rival's rejected player is clearly a defeatist move.
Sir Alex is sure to be having a laugh!

Joel Parris, High Wycombe, England

Silvestre would be a great addition to the Arsenal squad bringing years of premier and Champions league experience gained with England's other top team to aid in the development of Senderos and Djourou. Rolls Royce defender. Brilliant move and for an unbelievable price!

kl, London,

Arsene Wenger is transforming Arsenal from a EPL Title Contender to League 2 hopeful. What is this? After a long wait to get 1 or 2 midfielder playmaker he is getting rejected and outcast MU player!!!

Ezat, KL, Malaysia

Good heavens!! I know we were strapped for cash but I had no idea we were so skint that we would have to settle for a ManU reject. Be afraid, be very afraid fellow Gooners.

Glum, Sussex, England