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Rumours: Arsenal star Diaby in Vieira swap?

The former Gunners legend is said to be unhappy at Inter Milan - and the gossip merchants believe he could be on his way back to north London in a cheeky exchange deal.

by Mark Apostolou on 25 February 2008

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Abou Diaby is apparently heading for Inter Milan as Roberto Mancini looks to replace long-term fitness concern Patrick Vieira (Tuttosport).

The question is, could the former Arsenal legend be coming back to north London? Of course it’s a cheeky suggestion but if the Serie A side really do consider the French World Cup winner to be nearing the end of his time at the San Siro, then maybe a swap-plus-cash deal is not so far-fetched.

Surely Gunners fans would be delighted at such a move. The form of 21-year-old Diaby has been patchy and athough he has a bright future, is it a future Arsene Wenger would consider a viable loss as part of a deal to bring back Vieira, who is said to be unhappy in Milan?

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by Charlie on February 25, 2008

Yes i read about Diaby's possible move to Inter, if Vieira did leave Inter i dare say he wouldn't mind a move back to Arsenal, what do other Arsenal fans think?

by Wrighty Wright on February 25, 2008

Wenger - who is notoriously tentative about handing contracts to over 30s - interested in bring back Vieira - a player who he let go because he - correctly, like with so many other players - identified he was past his best? Not a chance.

by chris sanz on February 25, 2008

yes AW will let a 21 year old go for a 30 year old has been

by francisco carreno on February 25, 2008

well i think arsenal shouldnt bring back Patrick Vieira because there are young players that are steping up and can play much. like fabregas he start he arsenal carred when he was 17 and lok at him now he is one of the best midfiler i ever seen at arsenal and i dont think that vieira can play over fabregas

by Doug R on February 27, 2008

Vieira was a great captain for Arsenal for many years. However, he was initially shipped out because he was seen to be at his peak and on the tail end of his career. Although Arsenal have lacked his solid leadership since, I can't see Wenger bringing back Vieira after freezing out veterans Gilberto and Lehmann to make way for what are seen as more up side for the future players. Personally, I feel Diaby will be a great player. He just needs the chance to get a run of games. With rumours of Flamini to Juve also surfacing, I'd find it hard to believe Wenger would allow both Flamini and Diaby to depart.

by LondonGooner on April 23, 2008

completely rediculous and will never happen. Utter clap trap!

by sekiwala michael on May 02, 2008

If arsens needs a fantastic replacement of Galas as a captain then its good for the arsenal regend as he has the qualities wengers needs in a good capt.

by Sardar Sonu Singh, District Nawanshar on May 04, 2008

Yes, I heard this rumour..he will come back as part of the coaching staff.. i dont see him getting into arsenals first team..U getttttttt meeeee

by Myke De abreu on May 27, 2008

nah i dont think wenger that stupid...he likes his young players diaby is showing some good talent but not yet consistent id hold on to him...viera old and i watched a recent game of him he not as good anymore...

by gary coulson on July 07, 2008

i remember you posting this same story last year. get a grip, wishful thinking, spew out enough garbage, get 1 correct and claim to be "in the know"? pathetic