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Scouting For Wenger – Three Replacements For Ageing Arteta (Arsenal)

  1. Victor Wanyama – Southampton

If not Schneiderlin, why not Wanyama? He is widely perceived as a proper defensive midfielder but he has recently proven us his technical prowess. He is physically strong, is quick and a nasty ball winner. He brings mobility and aggression in the midfield. He is a decent reader of the game but a great physical Premier League player.

He is a bit lower on the combination plays that Schneiderlin is capable of, but he is definitely the one who can stop the likes of Matic and Toure from running riot as he matches them physically. Physicality is something that Arsenal lack, and he would be a certain improvement. He would also add work rate, as he is capable of working box to box.

He was grabbed from Celtic last season, where he showed great promise. He bossed the game against Barcelona in a Champions League match where Celtic upset the Catalan giants. He has certainly played at the top level, proved himself in the Premier League, maybe not as composed a passer as Schneiderlin or Arteta, but a certain defensive midfielder who can cover up Arsenal in the center.

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