Silvestre seals surprise switch to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has bolstered his defensive options after the Gunners completed the signing of Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre for an undisclosed fee.

The 31-year-old, who missed a large part of last season with knee ligament damage, has agreed a two-year deal at the Emirates Stadium after nine years at Old Trafford.

With his contract set to expire next season Silvestre had been linked with a move to Bordeaux and Manchester City during the summer but has opted to move to north London.