Arsenal will look to re-spark their interest in Southampton’s in demand midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Reports have highlighted that although the club would wish to sign the talented Frenchman this January, it is highly unlikely Southampton would be willing to sell due to their top 4 ambitions for this season.
Schneiderlin, 25, is Arsenal’s first choice for the defensive midfield role that needs addressing urgently after the poor form of Mathieu Flamini and injury to club captain Mikel Arteta. The limited choices in quality for the holding midfield role has seen Arsenal recall Francis Coquelin from a loan spell with Charlton Athletic.
The lack of solidity in the middle of the park for Arsenal, has seen them struggle this season and has seen many fans vent their frustration at Arsene Wenger’s and the clubs lack of results.
Arsene Wenger’s side have been linked with numerous targets already this January that have included long term target William Carvalho from Sporting Lisbon and Seville’s Grzegorz Krychowiak.
However, it is Morgan Schneiderlin that Wenger seems fond of the most. He will have to battle hard for his signature with rivals Tottenham also eyeing up a move for Mauricio Pochettino’s former player.
So he will have to make a decision between the two North London rivals. Choose wisely, Morgan.