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As scheduled, the Gunners will play three friendly matches in China and Viet Nam next summer.
The source also said it plans to seek a US$2 million sponsorship deal to pay for the Arsenal friendly.
In 2007, Arsenal established a football academy – the Arsenal-Hoang Anh Gia Lai JMG Football Academy – in a $4 million project with local Central Highlands team Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
The Premier League team also helped to construct a community football school – the Vinamilk-Arsenal Football School in HCM City to teach children to play football.
Last year, Viet Nam failed to invite Manchester United during their tours in Thailand.
Last November, ex-Manchester United and Liverpool including Andy Cole and Steve McManaman played in a two-day competition in Ha Noi.
In 2008, Viet Nam lost to Brazil's Olympic team, which included world stars Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato, 2-0 in a friendly in Ha Noi. — VNS
