Arsenal sign Mikael Silvestre

GoonersWorld can confirm that Arsenal have signed Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United for an undissclosed fee.

Silvestre, 31, was supposed to be undergoing a medical at local rivals City when he got a call telling him Arsenal were interested.

Silvestre immediately abandoned the medical to meet boss Arsene Wenger and discuss terms.

Arsene Wenger has been looking for experienced cover for Gael Clichy and he knows Silvestre fits the bill.

Arsene has followed his career with France and at United.

Silvestre joined United from Inter for £4m, he ma