Mikael Silvestre joins Arsenal to cut costs

Mikael Silvestre last night left Manchester United after agreeing a two-year deal with Arsenal.

United's longest-serving defender, 31, was allowed to make the £750,000 switch because the Old Trafford board are keen to ease their wage bill.

Dimitar Berbatov is set to join soon on big money and United will save £55,000 a week by selling Silvestre.

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