Forget Flamini And Arteta – Three Defensive Midfielders Arsenal Should Look To Sign This Summer

Marquee signings like Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Petr Cech in last two seasons has restored the fans faith in Arsene Wenger but everyone is of the opinion that Arsenal need a proper world class defensive midfielder, if they are ever going to challenge for the Premier League title. Here are three defensive midfielders Arsenal should look to sign despite signing Elneny in the January transfer window.

Grzegorz Krychowiak

The Polish midfielder has improved leaps and bounce in the last three years winning back to back Europa League trophy. Sevilla bought him at a bargain price of 4.5 million euros but it would take a much higher amount for Arsenal to price him away from Unai Emery. The 25 year old player was even named in the La Liga team of the season and has quickly become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Grzegorz Krychowiak’s sizeable 6ft 1in could help to ensure that the north Londoners are not over run or out fought in the centre of the park. He is very strong in the air and wins his fair share of aerial duals. The Pole seems to represent precisely what many believe is needed at the Emirates Stadium.

William Carvalho

The 23 year old midfielder has been a long term target of Arsene Wenger especially after an impressive display in the European Under-21 Championships for Portugal. The sporting midfielder is on the radar of many big clubs across the world, therefore Arsenal will need to dig deep in their pockets, if they are going to get their target next summer. Carvalho is a master at breaking up play and making interceptions, but he also has a turn of pace and has the dribbling ability to skip past players and launch attacks. At such a young age he represents a smart investment for the buying club.

Lars Bender

​The 26-year-old German has been heavily linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen in the past and would certainly fit the bill at Arsenal. If Wenger is looking for a cheaper option, or even a stop-gap loan signing, then Bender could fit the bill. With Bender not getting enough playing time in Bayer, a move to Arsenal might help him revive his career and he would be a decent fit with his strong tackling and energy complementing Wenger’s men. He can also play as a forward midfield player from where he has scored numerous as well as a more defensive role which Wenger is looking for.