Sentences with phrase «search of a holding midfielder»

Considering the amount of times Coquelin has been exposed this season and the lack of an out - and - out alternative to the Frenchman, Arsenal really have to go into the summer transfer window in search of a holding midfielder and looking at the market now, Danilo seems to be the only top - quality player in that position who is likely to be on the move.

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They remain in a number of conversations as they search for a back - up central defender and a holding midfielder, but currently it looks like nobody will be arriving at Emirates Stadium.

Replacing under - performers such as Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo will be a priority, while Michael Carrick's retirement at the end of this campaign also means the manager's search for a new holding midfield player makes perfect sense.

Manchester United have spent an excess of # 100m on the signings of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof this summer, but the club are still on the search for a holding midfielder, who could replace Michael Carrick in the long - term.