Ian Wright says Patrick Vieira is coming back to Arsenal. Is Ian Wright right?
Plenty of transfer toss to consider today, but by far the most interesting rumour comes straight from the big mouth of Ian Wright.
The Arsenal goalscoring legend claims that Paddy Vieira may be set for a second stint under Arsene Wenger.
Speaking on his TalkSport radio show, Wrighty said: “I’m hearing Vieira, pay-as-you-play back at Arsenal. That’s what I’m hearing and that’s what I’m hoping.”
So that’s what Wrighty is hearing, although he didn’t credit his source.
Personally, I’d be very, VERY surprised if this happens. Wenger has no track record of re-signing players and I don’t see why he’d be interested in a 33-year-old midfielder who is definitely past his sell-by date. And a pay-as-you-play deal is not Wenger’s style.
As a sentimental signing, Vieira would make a lot of Gooners very happy, but from Paddy’s point of view, I think it would be a big mistake to go back and (probably) tarnish his impeccable legacy.
I’m always interested to hear Arseblogger’s take on Gooner-flavoured rumours; this is what he has to say about Wrighty’s bombshell:
“Does Paddy even have the legs for the Premier League anymore? He’s spent a lot of time injured in the last two years, so I have to say I’d be more than surprised if he came back. That said, if you gave me the choice between Vieira and nobody at all then I would most certainly choose Vieira.” [@ Arseblog]
Why not try and get Mathieu Flamini back? Call Ray Parlour too. And I hear Liam Brady is still as fit as a fiddle.
Never. Go. Back.
return of the king
LEGEND EVEN IF WE NEVER PLAY HIM IT STOPS HIM TURNING TO THE DARK SIDE
Are things that bad at Arsenal ?
it is a non story – Wrighty was just spouting off man.
i love paddy. bring it on!!!! tell me who is better than him in our squad as def mid. song, denilson? i think not!! he wont play every game, he might not last 90 mins, but his motivation and never say die spirit will lift all of us. dont be so hard on wrighty, he is one of us. he is the only voice on talk shite who defends us amoungst a sea of anti arsenal bollocks.
west mids gunner – yes, Song and Denilson are both better than him.
your having a laugh asasasasa
No, Vieira was pathetic in his last year (or even last two years) so what makes you think he could come back.
Arsenal will buy a backup DM and we will be fine in that area.
Never.go.back?
What about Keown?
That seemed to work OK!
I dearly hope arsenal re-sign vieira. im sure arsenal fans would welcome him with open hands. he shouldn’t of left in the first place, bring back a legend! COME ON ARSENE WENGER HURRY UP AND SIGN HIM!