Edu: It's over

Arsene Wenger's attempt to keep Edu at Arsenal looks to have failed after the Brazilian midfielder said he will definitely be quitting Highbury at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old is out of contract this summer but after a move to Valencia broke down during the January transfer window manager Wenger had hoped Edu might agree new terms.

But Edu said today: "I've decided to go after the FA Cup Final but I haven't decided which club I'm going to join.

"A lot of clubs have asked about me and since January my agent has spoken to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Juventus.

"To be honest, I don't know what will be the best thing for me to do. Real Madrid wanted to talk to me but then they signed Thomas Gravesen.

"I don't want to go to a club and just be part of the squad, that's not my plan."

Edu has featured as a substitute in recent weeks after recovering from a broken toe.