Sentences with phrase «strengthening in the defensive midfield»

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 Gunners need strengthening in the defensive midfield position ahead of the new season but have not yet managed to find an affordable option as the likes of Morgan Schneiderlin and Arturo Vidal have slipped away, joining Manchester United and Bayern Munich, respectively.

The 29 - year - old is being considered as an option to strengthen in the defensive midfield area of the squad, with the report adding that he would replace Morgan Schneiderlin who looks set to leave United in the upcoming transfer window.

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.

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so left with just 4 players for 4 defensive positions... i think we should definitely strengthen our attacking midfield in january

With midfield options now looking sorted, will manager van Gaal now turns his attentions to further strengthening his squad with additions in defensive and attacking areas?

Furthermore, when Wenger identified him as being a man who could add to our struggling midfield in the tackle and strengthen our poor defensive record, why on earth was # 35 million spent on a player with a reckless tackling ability?

For all us Arsenal fans know, Arsene Wenger might not even be thinking about signing a player to strengthen the Gunners in the defensive midfield area when the January transfer window opens.

In my opinion, we are bringing in a man who will strengthen the midfield and can also deliver a defensive stint as welIn my opinion, we are bringing in a man who will strengthen the midfield and can also deliver a defensive stint as welin a man who will strengthen the midfield and can also deliver a defensive stint as well.

They both play in the same position, defensive midfield, and that is certainly a position that Arsenal have needed to strengthen, so I wonder why the rumours have largely disappeared.

Arsenal and United both require strengthening in midfield, particularly a commanding, powerful and dominant presence in the defensive position.

It is widely believed in France that Cavani will be moving on in January, with Arsenal now seemingly favourites, but most people in England are expecting Arsenal to concentrate on strengthening the squad in the defensive and midfield areas rather than up front.

It is well established that Arsenal need strengthening in midfield at the moment, with other reports suggesting Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin has been a top target (via the Daily Telegraph), while Real Madrid contract rebel Sami Khedira is another defensive - minded player who clearly fits the bill (also according to the Daily Telegraph).

Arsenal too could be open to this deal, with Arsene Wenger perhaps ready to cash in on Ozil while he can and improve his squad by bringing in a defensive midfielder or a striker, positions that are more in need of strengthening.

The continuing struggle for fitness of the Arsenal and France midfielder Abou Diaby, along with the recent injuries picked up by Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta have highlighted, at least to the fans and the media, the need for Arsenal to sign a player in that typical combative defensive mould to strengthen the spine of our team.

Wijnaldum operates in the attacking midfield, an area that Pochettino will be keen to strengthen after completing the signing of Victor Wanyama in the defensive midfield.

Here, encompassing the homeland of Liverpool's new manager, are this writer's four picks from the Bundesliga to strengthen Liverpool's midfield, in part two of our search for a defensive midfielder.

Butland Tarkowski and ANY half decent defensive midfielder would be decent business for quality players in areas we desperately need to strengthen.

After reinforcing their defensive midfield and strike - force by signing players like Wanyama and Janssen, Tottenham are looking to strengthen their attacking midfield and a few quality players are in the limelight.