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Gilberto Silva’s potential move from Arsenal to Panathinaikos has moved closer to completion after the Greek club’s president met with representatives of the player on Thursday.
Having fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium, Brazil international Gilberto Silva has set his heart on a move away from North London.
A £1 million bid has been placed with The Gunners, with the club’s acting managing director stating that if the player agrees terms with The Prasinoi, his current employers will sanction a move.
"All is well," Panathinaikos president Nikos Pateras told Reuters after the meeting.
"Further talks are expected to take place on Friday".
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Gilberto Agrees Panathinaikos Move
The Brazilian will sign a three year deal with the Greek side after Arsenal accepted a £1 million offer for their veteran midfielder.
Ken Friar, Arsenal’s acting managing director, confirmed the news. He is quoted as saying in The Sun: “We have agreed to the transfer and signed the papers. It is now an official agreement.”
Friar, also acknowledged that Arsenal had received other offers for the player, the paper suggests Everton were one of the interested parties, however it is claimed that the player himself wanted to move to Greece. Friar confirmed: “We had other offers but we respected Gilberto's desire to sign for Panathinaikos.”
Goal.com surces in Greece confirm that the player is expected in Athens on Wednesday morning to complete a medical and put pen to paper.
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