Need a more robust, strong, defensive minded signing in the middle
And whilst Arsenal have a complete plethora of creative midfielders, the Gunners sorely lack any kind of depth in terms of more defensive minded players in the middle.
The almost accidental and unexpected phoenix-like resurrection of Francis Coquelin aside, Arsenal’s second most defensive minded heads in their centre are Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini. Hardly the stereotype of the modern day all-action, strong presence and mobile man nearly every other top team has protecting their back fours.
If this summer is to reinforce anything, it must be that position and not spent going after a player who would barely get a game.
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