Arsenal defensive midfielder news

Here are some recent news and updates about Arsenal's defensive midfielder situation:

Current Situation:

Arsenal's defensive midfield options are currently:

  1. Granit Xhaka: The Swiss international has been a mainstay in the team, but his form has been inconsistent.
  2. Mohamed Elneny: The Egyptian midfielder has been a reliable option, but his playing time has been limited due to injuries and competition for places.
  3. Ainsley Maitland-Niles: The English midfielder has been used in various positions, including defensive midfield, but his future at the club is uncertain.
  4. Thomas Partey: The Ghanaian midfielder joined Arsenal in October 2020 and has been a key player, but he has struggled with injuries and form.

Transfer Rumors:

There have been rumors about Arsenal signing a new defensive midfielder to strengthen their midfield options. Some of the players linked to the club include:

  1. Declan Rice (West Ham United): The English midfielder has been a target for Arsenal, but West Ham are reportedly unwilling to sell.
  2. Yves Bissouma (Brighton & Hove Albion): The Malian midfielder has been linked to Arsenal, but Brighton are said to be demanding a high fee for his services.
  3. Houssem Aouar (AS Monaco): The French midfielder has been a long-term target for Arsenal, but Monaco are reportedly unwilling to sell.
  4. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): The Nigerian midfielder has been linked to Arsenal, but Leicester are said to be unwilling to sell.

Manager's Comments:

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of strengthening his midfield options, particularly in defensive midfield. He has said that he wants to sign a player who can provide balance and stability to the team.

"I think we need to improve in that area, definitely. We need to have a player who can give us that balance, that stability, that allows us to play with a certain freedom and creativity in the final third."

Conclusion:

Arsenal's defensive midfield options are currently limited, and the club is likely to sign a new player to strengthen their midfield options. The transfer window is still open, and we can expect to see more developments in the coming weeks.