Permission to talk is different from the fact that the player himself wants to join Arsenal.

I'm sure Man Utd realise that they can't contend with us for players.

After putting more effort and flying the player out to Switzerland to meet Wenger compared to your cheap manager having an off peak conversation on phone, i think we deseverved to sign him and hopefully he will do well. I am glad to see your official website continue thier quick hands by accepting defeat.