Will he, won't he? Ranieri admits he wants Gallas on a free from Arsenal

08 March 2010 12:47
In limbo: William Gallas[LNB]Claudio Ranieri has confirmed he is keen to sign Arsenal defender William Gallas on a Bosman free for Roma.[LNB]The France defender came to England from Marseille in 2001, when Ranieri was in charge of Chelsea, and the Italian is keen for a reunification with the 32-year-old.[LNB]'Gallas is a player who has achieved so much in his career,' said Ranieri. 'I signed him when I was in charge at Chelsea and he has done well both for them and Arsenal. [LNB]'He is a top-level player and all top players are welcome at Roma.'[LNB]Arsene Wenger is desperate to keep hold of Gallas and is ready toditch the club's policy of only offering one-year deals to players over30.[LNB]Roma are already free to negotiate with the 32-year-old because he is in the final six months of his current deal.[LNB]Gallas remains a key part of the Arsenal defence and has missed just two Barclays Premier League games all season.[LNB] Help us out, Will: Roma's David Pizarro (left) and Rodrigo Taddei try to stop AC Milan star Ronaldinho during Saturday's goalless draw[LNB]  Wenger eyes Palermo teen target man Hernandez to give Arsenal some oomphRoma target Bosman move for Gallas as Arsenal star's contract talks drag onWenger eyes Palermo teen target man Hernandez to give Arsenal some oomphWenger considers breaking the rules to offer Gallas new Gunners dealARSENAL FC

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