Some fans have questioned the mettle of the Arsenal midfield in recent months but the man they are being linked with, via today’s Sun, would certainly toughen the midriff at the Emirates. Nigel De Jong is a notorious tough man and is said to be on the radar of Arsene Wenger.
As an Arsenal fan I would love to see him in the middle of our team. With him, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini there would be a huge amount of bite, although not much of an aerial presence.
For that reason, I would probably look to shift Mikel Arteta and look to sign Paul Pogba, regardless of what they may need to spend to secure a deal with Juventus.
He is a real powerhouse but moves exceptionally well across the floor and can push forward up the field when needed, and I see Arteta as a bit of a luxury player.
The two would add a sublime balance to the side, with Aaron Ramsey doing the running and the likes of Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla carving chances for the striker.
I don’t think this is too unrealistic considering what the Gunners could potentially offer the pair in terms of Champions League football.
Gunners, what do you think?