Ten central midfielders Arsenal should target this summer, with Serie A & Bundesliga stars

1) Lars Bender – Bayer Leverkusen

Bender is he archetypal modern midfielder. While he can pass the ball, and is confident in tight areas, he prides himself on his work-rate and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. Arguably, Arsenal haven’t had a player like this since Patrick Vieira.