Rodriguez could be an ideal purchase for the Reds as they look to replace Philippe Coutinho following his January departure to Barcelona, with some more depth surely needed in that
attacking midfield department.
Manchester United already have an overcrowded
midfield department with players like Schneiderlin, Carrick, Herrera, Fellaini and Schweinsteiger around.
Vidal could certainly fit in well at Anfield, with Brendan Rodgers» side clearly in need of new signings in the defensive
midfield department as Steven Gerrard prepares to leave the club for a summer move to MLS giants LA Galaxy.
Nevertheless, a case could be made for new signings, as City may start to look a little light in the defensive
midfield department moving forward.
Liverpool have got an over crowded
midfield department at the moment with stars like Can, Oxlade - Chamberlain, Milner, Wijnaldum, Lallana and...
With Fellaini parting ways, Mourinho faces the need to spend heavily to bolster the
central midfield department in the summer, given Michael Carrick is expected to retire with a view to taking up a coaching role with the club.
While Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps can call on a number of possible replacements for the lanky midfielder, Arsenal are lacking in the
holding midfield department.
Both Costa and Vitolo will add the necessary depth in the forward and
midfield department respectively in the New Year, but they could, by then, be plying their trade in Europa League owing to their lacklustre European performance to date.
Midfield department comprise of one of the best DM in Matic and CM in Fabregas with Ramires, Mikel and talented youngsters like Loftus - Cheek to cover.
What's more, we're well stocked in the
creative midfield department, with Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla, who himself joined from Malaga last summer, with other parts of the pitch hopefully a priority.
According to the Daily Star, United are confident of wrapping up a # 65m deal for Sanchez, leading Arsenal to look into bringing in Martins in that
attacking midfield department.
Should neither player be available, United have the likes of Julian Weigl, Fred and Carlos Soler on their radar to strengthen their
central midfield department.
The Red Devils boss wants to strengthen in the attacking
midfield department, with Angel Di Maria unconvincing since his big - money move from Real Madrid last summer.
With Arsenal lacking considerable talent in the defensive
midfield department and having to often rely on Aaron Ramsey to provide them with cover in the position, Jankto would certainly be welcome at the Emirates.
This looks an ideal buy for Arsenal in the attacking
midfield department, with both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil set to be out of contract at the end of the season.
It's not immediately obvious what purpose Ozil would serve in Antonio Conte's side at the moment, with the Blues well stocked in the attacking
midfield department.
A long - time target for Arsenal, Lars Bender is on the Gunners» radar again this January as one of their top targets to strengthen in the defensive
midfield department.
The Spanish giants are currently spoilt for choice in the attacking
midfield department, having signed James Rodriguez in a big - money deal from AS Monaco this summer, whilst also having the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to choose from in that part of the pitch.
Ferguson has a number of concerns in
the midfield department with the likes of Anderson and Michael Carrick failing to impress and with Owen Hargreaves constantly sidelined a lot of pressure has been placed back on the shoulders of 35 year old Scholes and as such the need to bring in a top notch replacement.
Arsenal already have a number of options in the attacking
midfield department, but there's no doubt a player of Pedro's calibre and experience could prove a useful option for Arsene Wenger's side.
Possibly set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, Marco Reus has been linked on occasion with a move to Liverpool, and would make a far superior signing in the attacking
midfield department to Chelsea's number ten.
The Reds could launch a # 68.5 m triple bid to strengthen out wide, up front and in the attacking
midfield department, with one of Arsenal's top targets on the club's agenda...
The Independent claimed the Red Devils were confident of snapping Ozil up on a free when his contract expires at the end of the season, which would leave Arsenal with a gaping hole in the attacking
midfield department.
We are pretty solid in
the midfield department....
Coupled with Michael Carrick's retirement, it could leave Jose Mourinho with a problem area as he'll surely need more quality and depth in
the midfield department moving forward, while he has made no secret of his desire for Fellaini to remain with him.
Wenger is currently facing somewhat of a crisis in
the midfield department with injuries ruling out both Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla for a number of months, while Jack Wilshere is yet to take to the field this term thanks to an ongoing ankle problem.
But seriously, of what use is having Cech when our striking, wing and
midfield department are still not reinforced (all due respect to the likes of coquelin et al).....
ozil have to improve in other areas of
the midfield department....
Spurs must address their current lack of depth in the striking and centre -
midfield department.
However what you have to remember is that these are two sides which are packed with talent and experience, especially in
the midfielder department.
Honestly i wouldnt mind have schneiderlin, after all the injury problems that we have been having in
the midfield department, jack rambo, ozil!
Basically, we lost players in the Defensive
Midfield department and we were not keen on making additions.
United may have already signed Memphis Depay this summer, adding to the likes of Angel Di Maria and Juan Mata in the attacking
midfield department, but Turan could be another welcome addition to the side as they look to improve on last season and mount a more serious challenge for the Premier League title.
Everyone is talking about xhaka xhaka, the good thing is that I think there's no team better than arsenal in
the midfield department in premier league.
With so much competition for places in Mourinho's side, it may be that there is no future for Cuadrado in west London, with even fine players like Juan Mata, Kevin De Bruyne and Andre Schurrle before him struggling to break into the team against the likes of Eden Hazard, Oscar and Willian in the attacking
midfield department.
Asensio because he is on the rise and he can transform any team from the attacking /
midfield department.
I think in
the midfield department.
Kluivert junior looks like he could be a fine signing for United, especially given their current problems in the attacking
midfield department.
Italian outlet CalcioMercato have reported that Mourinho is eyeing Gomes as a possible answer to his shortage of depth in
the midfield department and that Barcelona would be willing to sell for the right price.
Arsenal have also been linked with Leverkusen enforcer Lars Bender in a bid to strengthen in the defensive
midfield department, but Kramer's possible desire to move to the Premier League could make him another realistic target for the Gunners in the upcoming transfer window.
With Manchester City likely to spend big in a bid to regain the title, United will have to be on their toes in the transfer market, and could do with strengthening particularly in
the midfield department, as Paul Scholes could retire at the end of the season and the likes of Nani and Ashley Young are likely to be sold.
Arsenal could certainly do with bringing in reinforcements in the defensive
midfield department, with Song not really replaced since he left the club in the summer of 2012.
With Arsenal struggling with injury problems in
the midfield department, just like everywhere else on the pitch, it is easy to see why Arsene Wenger played both Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere against Anderlecht on Wednesday.
In his place, possibly even in a smart swap deal with PSV, # 25m winger Memphis Depay could arrive at Old Trafford to provide more quality in the attacking
midfield department.
The Reds could do with more options in the attacking
midfield department, with Raheem Sterling possibly on his way out of Anfield after continued interest from Manchester City.