"Arsene has been looking for experienced cover for Gael Clichy and he knows all about Mikael," a Gunners source has claimed.
"Arsene has followed his career with France and at United and the fact he is French is a bonus."
Gunners Enter Race To Sign Silvestre?
The United defender had been expected to move to either The Blck Cats or City this week but reports suggest that The Gunners could also be keen on signing the French international left-back.