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A source close to the Gunners allegedly lets slip that they will cash in on the captain.

The 29-year-old Brazilian has long been tipped to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Madrid.

Raphael Varane has penned a six-year deal with his transfer valued at around 9.1 million pounds.

Sanchez was signed by Udinese in 2006 for USD 2.8 million.

The 64-year-old has already dismissed a reported 22 million pounds bid from Chelsea earlier this week as 'ridiculous'.

The Portugal international revealed that he has great admiration for Messi.

"It is true that I have agreed with Bayern on a four-year deal. Now it is up to Manchester to make it work," the player said.

Mourinho is preparing an offer for Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien to replace the outgoing Diarra.

The Portugal under-21 international joined the Red Devils only last summer.

Mehra had tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol, a banned drug and active chemical in cannabis.

Messi first won the trophy in 2009 before lifting the prestigious individual award again last year.

The Brazilian is believed to have attracted interest from the likes of Sevilla and Wolfsburg.

Coentrao will be the fourth signing of this summer for Madrid after Nuri Sahin, Hamit Altintop and Jose Callejon.

Van Nistelrooy has won league titles with PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Rossi scored 18 goals in 36 appearances for Villarreal in 2010-11 campaign.

Paul Scholes played more than 650 times for the Old Trafford outfit.