After selling Alex Song last summer, I’m surprised that Arsenal didn’t move for a defensive midfielder before this point.
Mikel Arteta played in the holding role for large periods last season. Whilst he did a good job, this did limit his ability to influence the Gunners going forward. He was there to shield the back-four, win free-kicks and provide simple passes to midfielders like Santi Cazorla or Jack Wilshere.
Even if it does nothing else, signing another defensive midfielder would allow Mikel to player further up the pitch. That would be a victory in itself.
Luckily, the Gunners have been linked to a number of intriguing defensive-minded midfielders.
There’s Victor Wanyama, Celtic’s Kenyan talent. There’s Lars Bender a Bundesliga ace. There’s also Asier Illarramendi, an exciting Spanish talent, who looks to be on his way to Real Madrid with a £25m price-tag (Source: The Express).
If the Gunners are really willing to spend this kind of cash on a midfielder, why not make a move for Everton’s Marouane Fellaini?
According to The Daily Mail, the big Belgium midfielder would be keen on a move to the Emirates and would love for an opportunity to play Champions League football.
Fellaini has a £22m release clause written into his contract, which is £7m above Arsenal’s current transfer record. The trouble seems to lie in his wages. He’s believed to be earning approximately £75k-a-week at Everton and wants a pay-rise to be a part of his move away from the club.
Whether it’s his wages, or his price-tag, something may have to give if he’s to become an Arsenal player. Perhaps Fellaini could accept lower wages, but better bonuses for good performances? I’m sure something could be worked out if both sides are interested enough.
It strikes me that Fellaini would be a perfect fit for Arsenal. Abou Diaby is always interested and nobody else really offers any kind of physicality among the Arsenal ranks.
Better still, Fellaini has the technical ability that Arsenal fans are accustomed to seeing in their players. This, combined with his versatility and age (he’s still just 25-years-old) makes him worthy of his price-tag.
When you boil it down, Fellaini is a great all-round midfielder. He won’t stay at Everton much longer. If Arsenal don’t snap him up, somebody else will. Whilst Arsene Wenger is right to play hardball, I hope this approach doesn’t cost the club a quality signing.
What’s your take? Which defensive midfielders should Arsenal look at this summer? Would Marouane Fellaini be a good choice?
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Of course he would. He should be our main target.
fellaini is a very good player but if weger cn’t get him for dat amounth hw about “JOHN OBI MIKEL” of chelsea, He can do the Job for us
I will like 2 see fellani im an arsenal shirt.he is a good dm nd good in air.if we get higuian,fabregas,fellani nd cesar arsenal will kill any teams next season
arsenal hav no money to spend,i dnt knw y u people re worryin urself bcos of arsenal,better change ur team,for d past two month nw they cn nt complete higuain deal.foolish board nd manager.
Fellaini is a perfect choice
let just pray arsene wenger sign him coz our gafa is unpredictable……
I like the way people are passionate about what they think ARSENE should do as if it can influence anything. Sometimes you can convince yourself that what you think matters, I can assure you that as long as you are not part of a technical team of a club, and there is a good reason why you are not, what you recommend is only for your emotional satisfaction. Finally, the coach will do what he wants to do.
let wenger bring fellani to emirates so that the club can win the trophies
Arsenal dos not spend money for good players
Why other team may like to buy from us, but the don’t want to sell for us?.
sure. I believe Fellaini would be the right one for Arsenal.
D WAY AM SEEING WENGER N D BOARD I DNT TINK DAT DEY BUY ANY PLAYER HW MUCH IS 22m fuck d board n he so called aw
wenger is the man to relie on,with the promising signing he about to giveb ,let give him time
wenger and gazidis are thinking we fans were fouls like them usuing media to liar to themself they cant avoild 24m for fellani then puting bid of 30m on suares a liar an idea to keep the money in bank for divident to their pocket alone the love of club and fans is not inthem only money!!!!!!!.but one day god will change and replace them amen
wenger and gazidis are thinking we fans were fouls like them usuing media to liar to themself they cant avoild 24m for fellani then puting bid of 30m on suares a liar an idea to keep the money in bank for divident to their pocket alone the love of club and fans is not inthem only money!!!!!!!.but one day god will change and replace them with usmanovic amen
yea!it should be,felanin is all rounded player!
He is a fantastic player. If we sign him,we wll be serious contenders for de EPL Nd competition dis season .watchout for de gunners……
i think fellaini would be a good player for us.if we can sign am sure we can make it to the title next season. But i don’t think our manager can spend this cash.
I will love to see the Belgium international @ d Emirate.His got d physicality,Strength n most inportantly,he as EPL experience.His worth d Price…Go get him Mr Wenger
It hurts to be part of the Arsenal marry-go-round. Even when it is too obvious that the team needs re-enforcements AW and the board simply act naive and only bringing in very average players like, Giroud,charmach, Gervinho,arshavin , Park-ji and upcoming players like ox, walcot etc.
I really wonder what these guys are up to when quality is in the market like Fellani????