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Three players who could improve Arsenal

Author: Jonny Abrams
Posted on:05 January 2010 - 09:03

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is notoriously reluctant to spend big but, shorn of the services of top goalscorer Robin van Persie, he has assured fans of his plans to make use of his club’s money during this transfer window. Sport.co.uk humbly makes a few suggestions…

Name: Edin Dzeko

Club: Wolfsburg

Position: Centre-forward

Age: 23

Estimated value: £20m

The Bosnian attracted attention on these shores by scoring in successive Champions League games against Manchester United and he possesses qualities which the Gunners have lacked for several years. At 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in, he is an effective target man as well as a prolific goalscorer – 44 in 71 games for his current club and 14 in 23 for his country – so he would not only soften the blow of Robin van Persie’s injury but also add another dimension to the side’s play. Wenger’s men are not renowned for their robust penalty area presence and someone like Dzeko would help alleviate Arsenal’s unfortunate knack of surrendering to muscle-bound bogey sides such as Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City. AC Milan have also been linked with a 25m euros bid for the player.

Name: Brede Hangeland

Club: Fulham

Position: Central defender

Age: 28

Estimated value: £15m

The Cottagers’ 7th place finish last season owed much to the defensive barrier provided by the towering Norwegian, which not only laid the foundations of their excellent home record but also helped the side pick up a number of hard-earned draws away from home against quality opposition. Hangeland is roughly 5 inches taller than both William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen so would bring an invaluable aerial prowess as well as the kind of cool head which frequently deserts Arsenal’s rearguard. Roy Hodgson would be very reluctant to sell but Fulham could not really afford to refuse a bid of around £15m.

Name: Victor Moses

Club: Crystal Palace

Position: Left winger/centre-forward

Age: 19

Estimated value: £5m

A strong yet gifted attacking player, the 19 year-old Nigerian has shot to prominence in the Championship with 4 goals in his last 5 games, including an Adebayor-against-Milan-esque overhead kick against Barnsley. As well as bringing that all-important strength – let’s face it, Andrei Arshavin, Eduardo, Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas are hardly powerhouses – Moses would offer enthusiasm and directness, two qualities which are especially pronounced during the early stages of talented forwards’ careers. His agent reckons he’s worth at least £5m but Manchester City’s reported interest could drive the price up.
 
Miguel Veloso: Tottenham & Arsenal Launch £9M Chase for Rejuvenated Sporting Star

Miguel Veloso is set to leave Sporting Lisbon this January with top European clubs Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and Fiorentina all linked with a £9m move. The Portuguese defender come defensive midfielder has been linked to a move to the Premier League for a number of seasons but with his club now looking to sell, he may well be on his way.

Veloso has yet to fulfill the promise his early career suggested after both injury and arguments with the Sporting management hampered his progress. However, he still has attracted plenty of admirers including Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger.
The versatile Portuguese star was limited to just 21 League appearances last season (15 starts) but has started all 13 of his league appearances this season which has seen him break back into the Portuguese national team. Both Spurs and Arsenal are looking for cover for both their defensive midfield and central defender positions and Veloso would be ideal as he can play both roles naturally.

He has left the door open to a move to the Premier League when he said, “I am fine where I am, but I have the dream to play abroad and that is normal in every young player.”

Bolton made a move to sign the Portuguese star back last January which was confirmed by the midfielder’s agent Paulo Barbosa. When asked if Bolton were likely to sign the player, he told Setanta.com, “No, no it is not true. Bolton, no.”

“It is true they were interested in January but Sporting refused an offer for €12 million.

When asked about Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City’s continued interest, Barbosa interestingly revealed, “We will see, we will see soon.”

Barbosa had confirmed that the Premier League was his most likely destination when he revealed, “England is his first choice, and he already speaks good English. Everything is possible at the moment.”

Tottenham’s interest in the defender come defensive midfielder makes perfect sense after the continued injuries sustained to Redknapp’s first choice centre-backs and need for more midfield strength as Veloso is adept at filling both of those roles. Wilson Palacios has proved an exceptional signing but there are fears at the club that they don’t possess the strength in depth to cover his role if he falls to injury.
 
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