7 August: Gilberto Silva joined Arsenal from Atlético Mineiro

7 August 2002: Gilberto Silva joined Arsenal from Atlético Mineiro Gilberto joined for £4.5m despite Atlético Mineiro being placed on a transfer embargo because of unpaid wages and difficulties for him getting a work permit.  Prior to coming he had twice given up football to work in a sweet factory due to financial difficulties at …