Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed the Gunners wanted to sign Felipo Melo last year, before the Brasilian International opted to join Juventus, in the Serie A. With the Turin side the 26-year old has had a nightmare of a season so far, failing to make an the impact he had with Fiorentina. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Wenger did highlight how the Brasilian has struggled to settle down with Juventus and that the Gunners are still keeping an eye on him.

He said:

We were interested in Melo last year. He has not had the season that everyone predicted he would. But we still think he is a very talented player. We are still looking at him.

Arsenal are set to be without 19-year old midfielder Aaron Ramsey for a year after the Welshman was stretchered off in last Saturday’s away game against Stoke City.