As January approaches clubs begin to line up possible targets to bolster their respective sides for the second half of the campaign.
The need for players with good qualities, however, doesn’t come cheap at this stage as clubs look to hold on to their prized assets.
Even though that may be the case for most, it isn’t for former Gunner Alex Song.
The Cameroon international has failed to find a regular starting role under new Barcelona gaffer Gerardo Martino which has led to speculation of a possible return to the Premier League this winter.
A few days ago the Daily Mirror suggested Song could be available for around £10 million in January – a bargain in today’s market, with both Arsenal and Manchester United supposedly keeping tabs on the developing situation.
But would his return to the club be a welcome one?
Well, in my opinion, we are in need of another holding midfielder and who better than a player who already knows our club inside out.
We all know of Song’s qualities and what he is capable of producing week in, week out and for £10 million it just makes sense.
His return would give us greater squad depth and a proper rotational option for Mathieu Flamini in that anchor midfield position.
I’m sure most Arsenal fans, like myself, won’t hold any hard feelings towards Song for his departure to Barcelona should he make a return to the Emirates. He’s a player who is no doubt liked by many or our fans after seeing him grow from a questionable character into a solid performer.
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A quality player gutted he left I think it would be a good move even for a loan
Arteata is not as quick as he was so yah
wenger should look for that.
We will welcome him
We need to buy a proper goal keeper! With Szczesny we won’t win anything!
^^ r u fkin serious szcezesny might be the greatest goalie in arsenal history
I would welcome Song back with open arms. I never understood why we old him in thew first place. Another holding midfielder to rotate with Flamini would be ideal and he knows how we play so would fit straight back in. Good as Arteta is, he is not a holding midfielder and gives away too many fouls. (2 red cards already). Flamini MUST play in ALL the big games
Song, is one the mildfielder in arsenal history.
explain why do u think with szczesny we wont win anythng.
We need Alex Song most his position is still unfilled Flamini and Arteta are good but they cant march him. May Wenger consider him but to hell with Van Persie and Cesc
I think song is good,n wenger should consider buying another central defender for backup per n koscielny
We are behind him. A stray chld is always welcmd bk home.