Sentences with phrase «top quality central defender»

Manchester United are seriously looking to sign a top quality central defender in the summer transfer window to reinforce their back line.

Liverpool are interested in signing a top quality central defender in the summer transfer window and more than a few star names are in the lime light.

In my opinion, the Reds must secure the signing of a top quality central defender first and then think about reinforcing any... Continue reading →

Moreover, United need a top quality central defender as defense was one of their weakest links last season.

Not exact matches

Would a top quality striker and central defender be enough for Arsenal to finally have a proper go at regaining the EPL trophy next May?

If so then I would be surprised if the Southampton and Netherlands star Virgil Van Dijk was not on that list as he is a top quality and Premier League proven central defender.

On the other hand, do Arsenal really need a top quality and specialist central defender to replace the aging and increasingly off the pace looking Per Mertesacker?

However, with Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny having a great understanding in central defence and Calum Chambers showing great ability as long with his versatility, there is a feeling that Wenger is not looking to add a real top quality defender to the Arsenal squad.

I personally would guess that the three would be a centre forward, central midfielder and central defender and of course we want them all to be top quality, but is this enough transfer business to give Arsenal a title winning squad?

BUT I am not convinced that Wenger will replace both players with like for like quality players and get a top defender and top central midfielder too next summer.

A 4 -3-3 system is favoured by Barca, Real Madrid and Man City and Bayern, the top four teams in Europe.It suits the attacking philosophy of Arsene Wenger which is to his credit.Unfortunately we do not have the top quality defenders these teams have nor a dominant DM.Nevertheless it is the best system for our current team which is top heavy in attacking midfielders hence the need to play Ozil and Mik in wide positions.In my opinion the most balanced central midfield would consist of Elneny, Ramsay and Wilshere.Elneny was first class against Watford yet was left out against an average Milan side to accommodate the ever present Xhaka who will no doubt feature against CSK.

The priorities for the club this summer are to sign a top quality striker, a commanding central midfielder and a central defender.

The Frenchman also wants to sign a top - quality striker and central defender — and he intends to be ruthless as he looks to free up squad places and wages.