[bulldog]

This is a great transfer for Arsenal(if it has actually happened ). Edu, who is a playmaking midfielder in the same mold as Ivan De La Pena (when he was actually good), was the standout player from the 1999 youth world championships. To quote FourFourTwo magazine, "A midfielder with the ability to dribble easily past defenders and score goals. The 19 year old with Sao Paulo has been likened to Socrates."

 

[Driver X]

We definitely don't need Pires now, even though the chances of him comming are 99% un-likely.

 

[Driver X]

The 22-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder has signed a five year contract with Arsenal, according to Corinthians director Carlos Nujud and the player himself, although Arsenal have denied reports that they have signed Edu on a five-year deal for £6m. Their current stance tends to suggest that either there is little real substance in the reports or that Arsenal will remain tight-lipped until they are prepared to release details.

 

[Loose Moose]

another brazilian
but why isnt wenger addressing the real problem of arsenal
gk and defenders???

 

[bulldog]

don't worry. Arsenal will surely sign a quality center-back before next season. It is only a matter of time.