Melo aware of Arsenal interest

19 May 2010 09:55
Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo is aware of Arsenal's continued interest, but remains determined to be a success at his current club.[LNB] Melo has been a long-term target for the Gunners and was linked with a move to Emirates Stadium last summer before opting to join Juventus from Fiorentina.[LNB]He has endured a difficult debut season with Juve and speculation has again claimed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is planning a £15million swoop for the Brazil international.[LNB]Wenger revealed earlier this year that he is still an admirer of the 26-year-old and may now step up his interest following doubts about Cesc Fabregas' future at the club.[LNB]Melo, who is preparing for Brazil's World Cup campaign, accepts his first year at Juventus has not been ideal, but he insists he is not looking to secure a move away from the Serie A side.[LNB]"Juventus' season was negative and didn't go as well as expected, but my performances were good," Melo told tuttojuve.com.[LNB]"I have heard about the interest of Arsenal, once again, but there is nothing concrete.[LNB]"The only certainty is that I still have a four-year contract with Juventus and Juventus fans have a great affection for me, so I want to win a title for them."

Source: Team_Talk