Arsenal legend hints at Emirates return

Reports suggest the Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva is unhappy at Panathinaikos and is hoping to return to the Premier league in the January transfer window.

This news has led to a variety of English teams being linked with Brazilian international. Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are currently believed to be front runners in singing the ex-Gunners midfielder.

The Arsenal hero who was vital to the north London club during the 2003-2004 invincibles season, is rumoured to be intending to live in London once his footballing career is over. A source close to the former Arsenal player told the Sun newspaper:

“Gilberto and his family loved London and can see themselves settling down there after his retirement."

However, it is believed that the 34-year-old midfielder does not intend to retire in the near future and may be satisfied with simply a move back to the Premier League, with the source going on to say: "He'd love to go back to the Premier League and Gerard Houllier at Villa may also get involved."