Gunners face competition for Vieira Mark II

Last updated : 30 September 2005 By Mo Sultan

As well as Arsenal, Fiorentina are being linked with a January swoop for Papa Bouba Diop.

Reports from Italy cliam that Fiore will make a £7.5million bid for the Senegalese international.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman values Diop at nearer £12million and may insist on the asking price at being met bearing in mind the player is under contract until 2008.