Arsenal Transfers: 5 Defensive Midfielders Who Could Power The Gunners To Glory

2. Giannelli Imbula

The Belgian-born, French U-21 player has already been tipped the new Patrick Viera in France. Giannelli Imbula came through the ranks at En Avant de Guingamp and made history in 2009 - debuting aged 17 years 1 month and 4 days, making him the youngest player to play in Ligue 2. Thereafter, Imbula has helped Guingamp gain to promotion to Ligue 1, whilst winning 2012/13 Ligue 2 player of the year and securing himself a £7 million move to Olympique Marseille. Imbula has made an average of 2.6 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game so far in Ligue 1, whilst his immense power on the ball allows him to breakthrough opposition lines with ease - setting up counter-attacks and making him a dominant midfield powerhouse. If Arsenal are to secure the services of Imbula, they will have to act fast, with also Manchester United and Chelsea are interest. Despite only joining Marseille this summer, it is likely that offer in the region of £25 million will be accepted.
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