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Should Wenger consider making a move for this Liverpool midfielder?

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Liverpool have made it pretty clear that Raul Meireles will be sold if the right price is offered for the explosive midfielder.

Having rejected a swap offer from Juventus involving Brazilian star Felipe Melo, Liverpool have shocked everyone by saying that Meireles is up for sale for around £13.5 million.

The reason why this is such a surprise is because the Portuguese midfielder had a really good first season in the Premier League. Being the only good signing made by Roy Hodgson, Liverpool’s readiness to sell the midfielder despite his good showing is surprising. But a deeper look at it will show that there is some sense in it.

The Reds want to get rid of any deadwood in their team (not Meireles in my opinion) and build a young team for the future.

Liverpool are also chasing Charlie Adam, and with Henderson too in the fray, the midfield would not suffer with the departure of the former Porto man.

But will Arsenal gain something if they decide to sign Raul Meireles?

Well, the 28-year-old is not a bad player. He has given a good account of himself so far in the Premier League and was undoubtedly one of the on-field driving forces in Liverpool’s fantastic run towards the end of last season.

He had a respectable return of five goals and five assists, but those stats don’t tell the real story. He made sure Liverpool didn’t feel the absence of Gerrard, and replacing someone like the Liverpool captain is no mean task. Meireles also stepped up in the big games and provided bundles of energy for 90 minutes.

So, is he an option for Arsenal this summer?

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9 comments

  • DeeRexBox says:

    Would love to see him at the Emirates, don’t think it could happen though. Don’t see Arsene spending that kind of cash on a guy who had one good season.

  • mr creosote says:

    He looked a good player for Liverpool last season. I think he could do well for us.

  • armagharsenal says:

    No!!

  • MartyP says:

    Has Arsene bought anyone over 21 yet?

  • dan says:

    Straight swap for Clichy.

  • Sick says:

    Nop neither kos or squilly or Arsharvin was over 21 when they came. Neither was chamakh. Infect xvept from jenkinson, when was the last time arsene signed a kid??? A little help here peeps.

  • Domhuaille MacMathghamhna says:

    Bit of a gamble but might fit the Arsenal mould if he came cheaply (13.5M is not cheap for a 28 year old)and could be used as more than a squad player. I saw him play and he seemed reliable, unspectacular but did score some key goals for the Kop.

  • James says:

    I have always liked him and thought he was one of Portugal’s best players in the WC. Experienced and can definitely handle himself in the PL. If Glichy really wants to go to LFC (not Roma), then have Miereles come the opposite way.

  • Kendra Oriley says:

    Kavin im not adding the ads to part 1

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