Sentences with phrase «old midfielder if»

The Italian giants will reportedly make a move for the 30 - year - old midfielder if they qualify for next season's Champions League.

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There are not many fans that have faith in Jack returning to his old self and making inroads into our very talented midfield any more, but with the Englishman's tenacity and fighting spirit you never know if he could force himself back into the reckoning, and there is no doubt he has always been one of Wenger's favourites.

But the game does a decent job at giving you plenty of options — young and old — who are free agents, if you find that your current group of defensive midfielders don't include Nemanja Matic or Paul Pogba in their ranks.

The 31 - year - old has been one of the top attacking midfield players in Europe in his eight seasons at City, and would be a major loss if he were to move on, particularly to a Premier League rival.

Given that Isco is one of the most in - form creative midfield players in Europe right now, # 69m doesn't seem an unfair amount to pay at all, even if the 25 - year - old hasn't always been an automatic starter for Zinedine Zidane's side this season.

The 32 year - old, who was born in Argentina but has one cap for Italy to his name, has been a steady if unspectacular campaigner in Serie A for Lazio for a number of seasons and would bring stability to the Arsenal midfield, although he does not exactly represent the marquee defensive midfield signing that fans will be expecting.

The 23 year old midfielder has had a great season at Turf Moor and has helped the club within 90 minutes of place in the Premier League but he may well feel the need to leave Owen Coyle's side if they fail to beat Sheffield United at Wembley and a move to Goodison Park will surely tempt the player who spent five years under Sir Alex's tutelage.

Song was magnificent at Arsenal before moving to the Spanish giants and has regained his old touch since coming back to the Premier League with West Ham and at 27 years of age, is probably at the peak of his powers, and if Arsenal had used him as a defensive midfielder he would ave been a welcome addition to the Gunners squad.

The 22 year - old Brazilian midfielder has injured his cruciate ligament and is expected to be missing for the next six months (If he was an Arsenal player we'd be guessing more like a year!)

Flamini cant do anything with the ball, old school type of defensive midfielder... have said it time without number, that Ozil is not a complete attacking midfielder, all he can do is just to pass, he cant hold the ball, he cant dribble through tight spaces something which Iniesta, yaya, silva, santi, coutinho all do with ease... he almost cost us a goal if not for Cech heroics........

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

this window has just finished i am already thinking about who we will get for the january window we might try for khedira on a really low offer as he is free agent almost would help boost numbers in midfield in the new year as we will no doubt need to filling the numbers about then also i will hold my hands up and say i was wrong this morning for giving wenger stick and saying welbeck is rubbish i have been out in the cold light of day and had a chance to reevaluate the situation and realized that this could be a canny shrew transfer on wenger behalf actually if wenger can turn the clock back and work his magic on welbeck and get him scoring goals and improve his game then we could have a great underrated signing on our hands its wengers absolute trust in him that might be what makes him a great player as this is something that he never had at old mordor if anybody can make him a world beater wenger can he loves this little pet projects improving players against the odds welbeck has the skillset to be high class player upfornt he just needs to work very hard on his finishing i think once he gets a few goals under his belt he will settle in fine and he is a team player you could put him on the left against man city to shore up that side and he will put in a great shift without a complaint that could be his biggest asset to us or on the right whenever we need him there ithinkwenger might start himon the left against city to protect the left back against navas and i bet you if he does a great job we will take a shine to him quickly i am hopeing he will be one of those wenger gems that he finds and polishes up to a high finish i must admit i was annoyed as some other gunners were at not signing d / m and c / h but if wenger does win the league with this lot it will be his greatest win yet and what might play in to our hands is the unpredictable nature of the league in the last few seasons if we get on a good run at the right time we might be hard to stop look at city they should have never lost to stoke but the result is there in black and white for all to see and i think chelsea will hit the skids after a while to just because cesc and costa are doing well now thats there main threat but teams will work out how to stop them as the season goes on and chelsea will become predictable i think we might just do well this season after all

It's added that the 25 - year - old is considered a non-transferrable player, while the idea is that if Barcelona can prise Hector Bellerin away from Arsenal and install him as their first - choice right - back, it will allow Roberto to return to his more natural position in midfield on a full - time basis.

There is reported interest in Kagawa from a number of Bundesliga sides but the 24 year old attacking midfielder may be tempted by a move to another Premier League side, though one wonders if Man United would be willing to sell the former Borussia Dortmund man to a domestic rival.

The young attacking midfielder netted Brazil's winner during Sunday's friendly win over Chile at the Emirates Stadium and if the Gunners interest in the 23 year old is to be believed then one imagines scouts from the north London side were in attendance.

If Milinkovic - Savic was to arrive at Old Trafford it could give United not only one of the most talented midfields in world football but also one of the tallest midfields in world football.

@mick, I can totally accept Wenger not needing to buy a defensive midfielder because if he does, then he will have no choice but to sell one of our midfielders and I am not talking about old heads like Flamini or Arteta who won't even make the bench next season.

The chances are: diaby will comeback and play 2 - 3 games untill transfer is closed, then we'll be stock with Arteta n Flamin again, or Wenger will look for an unknown, unproven midfielder on free transfer, if no luck, he'll then go for and old, treatment room player for loan (Kalstrom type).

Not sure about his performances this season and did not watch him this season to comment on him to be honest but would be a good signing imo because he is a tall strong physical and natural holding midfielding player but first priority should be to get either schneiderlin or kondogbia if they are not gettable then sign carvalho to be a backup to coquelin or play both of them in tough away games next season in champions league and premier league chelsea at stamford bridge, old traffold, etihad etc..

Ramsey is another player who swings from a world class midfielder to his old average self, and Wilshere you feel is on the ropes if he makes another smoking mess.

So if you believe him, it sounds like the plug was pulled at this end, perhaps by the 25 - year old midfielder and perhaps by Arsene Wenger or a combination of the two.

Brazilian midfielder Denilson burst onto the scene some years back and showed great potential and in 2008/09 was practically an ever present but some sub standard performances and the consistent form of Alex Song has left Wenger wondering if he needs the 23 year old who is apparently a target of Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

The 26 - year - old remains a popular figure among Liverpool fans, but there is serious competition for places in Klopp's midfield, even more so if the Georginio Wijnaldum deal is confirmed.

If they stick around I think a player like Carvalho (23) will be added and we'll have an old / new gen midfield dynamic.

If it was a Premier League club trying to persuade Arsenal to allow our England international Jack Wilshere to join them on loan it would be a different matter entirely, especially if the terms of the deal meant that Arsene Wenger had the option to recall the 25 - year old midfield star if he felt that Arsenal were in need or simply because the player was showing good form and fitnesIf it was a Premier League club trying to persuade Arsenal to allow our England international Jack Wilshere to join them on loan it would be a different matter entirely, especially if the terms of the deal meant that Arsene Wenger had the option to recall the 25 - year old midfield star if he felt that Arsenal were in need or simply because the player was showing good form and fitnesif the terms of the deal meant that Arsene Wenger had the option to recall the 25 - year old midfield star if he felt that Arsenal were in need or simply because the player was showing good form and fitnesif he felt that Arsenal were in need or simply because the player was showing good form and fitness.

We do not know if this little nugget of an Arsenal transfer rumour is actually right, but after Arsene Wenger signed a central midfielder Mohamed Elneny in the January transfer window and with the three current Arsenal players in question being generally on the fringe of the first team and being on the wrong side of the maghic 30 - year old mark I would say there is definitely something in it.

More: Spurs transfer news and rumours Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keen to add another midfielder to his squad ahead of next season — seeing 27 - year - old Jenas as a star in the making, if given the right guidance and a regular spot in the team.

Arsenal and Manchester United will have to pay at least # 29m if they want Bayer Leverkusen's 21 - year - old Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who has also been linked with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, the Daily Express reports.

Even if the 3 old timers move on a fit midfield could boast, coquelin elneny ramsey wilshire cazorla hayden zelalem toral ozil iwobi chamberlain alexis Campbell gnabry with Welbeck giroud and Welbeck again fighting for the lone strikers role.

Arsenal can sign any skillful midfielder, but the old problems will still exist if they don't improve their system.

If he does, then is is fantastic news for the Gunners, especially as he is only 23 - years old and Ramsey is just six months older, meaning Arsenal could have the two in the heart of our midfield for the next decade, growing and thriving together.

I've said it repeatedly if 23 yr old, england international, ross barclay comes to arsenalfc its an improvement and it gives us attacking midfield cover.

If the England starlet can manage to replicate the form we saw him accomplish last season, there won't be many midfielders in the league who can secure a place in the PFA Team of the Season ahead of the 20 - year - old.

It's a old player who realy don't do enything in his entire carrer.I don't want him.Wenger searching for old, cheap players, but he want to win PL, IMPOSIBLE.If he want a world class player, take Vidal, I think Juventus will sell one of it class midfielders now with Khedira come.My problem, it's the old 4 -2-3-1, the sistem that we play and simply doesn't work anymore, not with lazy players like Ozil and worst strikers like Giroud.I think we can swamp Ozil with Gotze (he is younger, work more and can play CM to if we need to), and maybe buy Sterling (for his speed and great cover of a large area of pich when the team need it).

The midfielder may be 30 - years old now and his contract may be running into the last couple of years, but he is so important to the manager's plans that I expect him to tell Diego Simeone to take a long walk off a short pier if the Argentinean does make contact about a summer transfer.

If this story about Arsenal sending Mesut Ozil off to the international break with Germany carrying a knee problem that he may have been carrying during the Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday is true, it would at least answer the questions about why our 25 - year old playmaker seemed to struggle to influence the game in the same way as the Chelsea midfielders Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas did.

Nabil won every tackle in the midfield and looked as if he's been playing in the Premier League for 10 years, showing such great maturity for a 20 year old, bet if he was English the media wouldn't stop raving about him!

The 30 - year old midfield general, Xabi Alonso, played his 100th competitive game for Real Madrid in September and he has become one of the most reliable players at the club, if not the world.

If fit, the 27 - year - old midfielder could replace Milner to start with Can and Oxlade - Chamberlain in the central midfield.

If not, you will probably need to Essien back from midfield, unless Di Matteo does not apply to 22 - year - old Sam Hutchinson, who has just arrived in the game.

If Barca sign the 29 - year - old winger, who can also operate as an attacking midfielder in January, then the Spanish giants would not have any need to pursue Coutinho next summer.

The former Old Trafford midfielder can't quite decide if the side is almost there or in need of a serious financial overhaul, but speaking as a pundit during BT Sport's coverage of Chelsea v Everton on Saturday evening, he appeared to veering towards the former.

Any avid Football Manager player will be fully aware of the vast potential that the midfielder possesses in those feet of his and if you're looking for a safe long - term investment then look no further for the 18 - year - old, for whom a move to one of the continent's big boys is surely just on the horizon.

Fans of English Premiership side Chelsea are of the opinion that, manager Antonio Conte should play Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel in an advanced role in midfield if he wants to get the best out of the 29 year old.

The French international midfielder is widely expected to leave Old Trafford this month having told manager José Mourinho that he wants to bring to an end his 18 - month spell at the club, but his suitors will have to pay big if they want him.

Argentinian striker Paulo Dybala and midfielder Miralem Pjanic are the two names in question, with De Gea said to be satisfied if all three arrive at the Old Trafford.

The 24 - year - old's current deal expires next summer but a new contract extension, if agreed to, could keep the midfielder at the Emirates for a further three years.

The 22 - year - old midfielder isn't due to complete his transfer to Anfield until the summer but with Liverpool looking like they could do with some quality injecting into the team as quickly as possible, there have been reports that boss Jürgen Klopp would see if Leipzig could be persuaded to do business sooner.

United and Arsenal have also shown an interest in the 25 - year - old, who has appeared for France, but Aulas admits he would not be disappointed if the midfielder remained at Stade de Gerland.