William Gallas Pledges Arsenal Allegiance While Defender Naldo Is Linked

The Frenchman rules out a reunion with Jose Mourinho...

Jul 1, 2009 3:50:09 PM

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Pure joy! Embattled ex-Arsenal skipper William Gallas screams in delight after netting the Gunners' winning goal against Porstmouth (PA)

Despite losing the captain's armband during the early stages of last season, William Gallas has been swift to quell the recent gossip that suggested the former Chelsea defender was keen to reunite with former boss Jose Mourinho at Serie A club Inter.

"I am at Arsenal, my contract is still valid for a year, so I am an Arsenal player," Gallas is reported to have told The Daily Mail. "We have not talked about renewing the contract, but I am relaxed and looking forward to next season with Arsenal."

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There could be numerous ins-and-outs in the Gunners' rearguard. Belgian international Thomas Vermaelen, formerly of Ajax, has already been welcomed to north London, while Ivorian international Kolo Toure is still believed to be on the radar of money-laden Manchester City.

Should Wenger decide to cash in on either of his elder defensive statesmen - Gallas or Toure - then a move for Werder Bremen centre-back Naldo could be on the cards.

"Naldo is a great athlete and could do well at the right club, unfortunately he doesn't fit the direction we're planning to move in any longer," Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf explained to a club insider.

"We expect to move him for somewhere in the region of €10 million, and English side Arsenal is as of now the most likely destination."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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