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Arsenal confirm Juve want Vieira

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4670829.stm

Arsenal have admitted for the first time that Juventus have made a move
to sign captain Patrick Vieira.

Highbury chairman Peter Hill-Wood said the club might sell the 29-year-old
, whose contract expires in 2007.

"I gather Juventus have made inquiries but we're very undecided whether
we are going to talk to them or not," the Daily Star quoted Hill-Wood as
saying.

"Patrick's aware they've approached us. It all very much depends on what
they offer and what he wants to do."

Vieira, who was the subject of a large bid from Real Madrid last summer,
is reported to have demanded talks with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to
hammer out his future.

"In a situation like this, you have to listen to what they say and tell
the player about it," added Hill-Wood.

"It would be very, very difficult to replace Patrick. We have a board
meeting in about a week's time and I am sure we will discuss it then.

"We have not decided what we want to do, but my gut feeling is we would
very much like him to stay."

It has been reported in Italy that vice-president Roberto Bettega has been
in London to meet with Gunners chiefs.

Juve are thought to have bid ￡5m plus Stephen Appiah, but Arsenal would
want significantly more for the Frenchman.

It has also been suggested that the Serie A champions are prepared to go
to ￡15m plus defender Jonathan Zebina and midfielder Enzo Maresca.

Juve are also rumoured to be keen on a move for Arsenal winger Robert
Pires, 31, who is growing frustrated that he is only being offered a
one-year extension to his deal.

The club's director general Luciano Moggi admitted he had been in London
on business last week but refused to comment on which player they were
interested in.

"There have never been any negotiations over Vieira. I went to London for
other players, not Vieira," he told L'Equipe.

"Yes, I met with Arsene Wenger, but that's because he's a friend of
mine - not to discuss Vieira's transfer."

Spanish giants Real Madrid are also reported to have re-entered the race
to sign Vieira after Steven Gerrard decided to stay at Liverpool.

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