Wednesday, August 04, 2004

Looks like Viera's Real Close to Going

Real close in on Vieira

In probably the most talked about transfer in recent months, it appears that Patrick Viera is actually going to make the move from Arsenal to Real Madrid.

Whilst not fully confirmed yet, Spanish Radio station, Cadena SER, says Arsenal are merely delaying the announcement as they look for a replacement, despite Arsene Wenger continued comments that he's certain Viera will stay at Highbury. Its looking highly unlikely now.

Now comes the rumours as to who's going to replace him and it appears, according to The Mirror's back pages, its Portugal's Euro 2004's star, Maniche. Although, that rumour has recently been denied by Porto. That obviously means little though in the fickle world of football transfers.

Its a huge blow to Arsenal - for whom Viera has been the backbone of the team for 8 years now. But clearly, if its in his mind to leave, then he should. There's no point having a player remain at a team when all season he'll have a 'what if' mulling around his head.

More Links:
- Vieira's Real deal chances

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