Arsenal makes a move for Sebastien Squillaci

Arsenal's search for a center back to pair up with Thomas Vermaelen has led them to French international and present Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci. The Spanish club confirmed that they had been approached by Arsenal but their present valuation of £8million were not met.

All sorts of speculation was set in motion as the player failed to show against Braga in the Europa Cup but the club website set the record right:

"The player asked not to play because of the offer from such a big team but, for the moment, we believe the offer is insufficient and Squillaci is still a Sevilla player," said Sevilla sporting director Ramon Rodriguez.

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