Who can Arsenal turn to after missing out on Brazil wonderkid?
Real Madrid have officially beaten Arsenal to the signing of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva, one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the world at the moment.
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The 21-year-old would have been an ideal addition to Arsene Wenger’s squad, with the Gunners short of quality in that department this season.
Still, Arsenal have been linked with a number of other big names in that position, and here are five they must consider bringing in before the transfer window closes…
1) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
Long linked with a move to Arsenal and an ideal player to come in and improve their midfield, Sami Khedira’s time at Real is surely up as Silva arrives as his replacement.
2) William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon)
Another exciting young midfielder, Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho has been strongly linked with Arsenal and other clubs and must now be a priority target.
3) Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
One of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League this season, Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin is also one of Arsenal’s top targets at the moment and must be snapped up quickly.
4) Lars Bender (Bayer Leverkusen)
A highly impressive Bundesligsa performer, Lars Bender has been linked with the Gunners several times and should be looked at before the end of the month.
5) Mario Suarez (Atletico Madrid)
Possibly available on loan, there’s no reason for Arsenal not to pursue the signing of tough-tackling Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez.