Real’s interest in Vieira is getting ‘irritating’ for Gunners

ARSENAL chairman Peter Hill-Wood yesterday admitted he is “becoming irritated” by Real Madrid’s repeated attempts to hijack Gunners skipper Patrick Vieira.

The French international midfielder has been linked with a major transfer to either Real Madrid, Juventus or even Manchester United in recent summers.

Vieira signed a lucrative new three-year contract at Arsenal just a year ago after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made a verbal offer for both Vieira and Thierry Henry to Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein.