Several reports claim that Arsene Wenger will go back for Yann Mi’Vila in the January transfer window.
Arsenal had a reported £22 million offer knocked back by Rennes last week, yet the 21-year-old France international remains a top target for Wenger, and will apparently try one more time to land the highly-rated defensive midfielder when the winter window opens.
So, should Wenger attempt to sign M’Vila this January?
In my opinion, I think it depends on our current position, performances and if we pick up any more injuries before the transfer window re-opens – it’s just too early to tell.
M’Vila would make an excellent acquisition. The Frenchman possesses great defensive qualities as well as impressive physical strength and positioning. He is simply the midfield enforcer that we currently lack.
Alex Song has done a good job for us in this role, but he seems to push a lot further up the field these days, which worries me a little. Plus, if Cameroon qualifies for the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in late January and lasts for 3 weeks, then we will be short in midfield and options for this role. Emmanuel Frimpong could slot in, but I think his inexperience could cost us, hence why Wenger wanted to bring in the Rennes midfielder this summer.
As stated earlier, it all depends on our circumstances leading up to January – I think Wenger’s decision to go back for M’Vila is a little premature at this stage.
Only time will tell if Arsene’s interest in the Frenchman will increase or fade.
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At taht price he would command a salary that Arsenal will not pay. He is good, and so is Frimpong, and song. The argument made earlier that “our two Africans are emotional” is not based on fact is frankly chauvinistic racially. Song is composed, his expression almost never varies…emotional is Nasri, or better yet Barton!!!
Guys,
We need some new players to help us to push for TOP FOUR.
1.Thomas Vermaelen – Will be sidelines due to Achilles operation, 2 – 3 Months off. We need Cahill as replacement during winter transfer season.
2. Jack Wilshere – Will be sidelines due to injured, 2 – 3 Months off. Need Replacement such as Eden Hazard or Mario Gotze.
3. Abou Diaby – Will be sidelines due to undergo surgery on his ankle over this summer. Expected end September/October.
4.Alex Song – Possible Africa Cup – Need replacement Yann Mi’Vila.
My conclusions, we need – 1 CB (Cahill), 1 Attacking Midfield (Eden Hazard or Mario Gotze.) and 1 Defensive Midfield. (Yann Mi’Vila). We will stay at TOP 4, only season 2012/2013 we start winning title such as EPL, FA, Carling Cup and The Champion League, I hope I’m NOT to ambition.