Rivals silent on Vieira bid

Arsenal and Real Madrid have refused to comment on reports the Spanish club have bid £18m for Patrick Vieira.



Rivals silent on Vieira bid

"Spanish newspaper Marca reported: 'Real Madrid have made a formal offer.'"

"But an Arsenal spokesperson said: 'It is the club's policy that we do not comment until as and when a player signs or leaves the club.'"

"And likewise a Real representative said: 'We have no information available concerning Patrick Vieira and Real. We cannot say if there has been a bid.'"

"Reports suggested Real had made a faxed bid for the 28-year-old, with Marca adding: 'The transfer talks are in the final stages.'"