By Emily Benammar
Last Updated: 9:08am BST 24/06/2008
Arsene Wenger is reported to be eyeing Valencia's David Silva as Alexander Hleb's replacement should he leave the Emirates this summer.
Hleb has made no secret of his desire to leave Arsenal with Barcelona the latest club to have shown interest in the Belarus midfielder. However for a deal to be made Arsenal would demand £5 million and Yaya Toure in return.
Wenger was in Vienna on Sunday to see Spain's victory over Italy in Euro 2008 - a match decided by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas in a penalty shootout.
However, it is believed that he was not only there to support Fabregas but to watch Silva and witness what he would bring to the club.
Silva, 22, has had an impressive tournament and his versatility to play on either the left, the right or just off the frontman would no doubt appeal to Wenger.
A source at Arsenal said in the Sun: "Arsene wasn't just in Vienna to cheer on Cesc - he was there to take a good look at Silva.
"He is a player who would fit well in the Arsenal set-up especially if Hleb goes."
Wenger is also said to have his eye on Russia's Andrei Arshavin whom he hopes to sign from Zenit St Petersburg for £10 million. The Frenchman is also set to make a new offer for young prodigy Diogo, after an initial approach of £6m was turned down.
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