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Not Khedira: 5 Defensive Midfielders Arsenal Could Sign To Replace Arteta

3. Luiz Gustavo

Another long-standing target for Wenger in his search for a holding midfielder is Brazilian international Luiz Gustavo. The 26-year-old joined Bundesliga outfit VfL Wolfsburg last summer on a five-year deal, spurning the interest of the Gunners, per BBC Sport.

However, speaking to German magazine Kicker, Wolfsburg general manager Klaus Allofs is reportedly “wary” that an impressive World Cup for Gustavo could lead to continued interest in his charge. “He has a long-term deal at our club. Of course, he is a Brazil international player and we know there could be a lot of changes to this if he is going to play a pivotal role at the World Cup.”

The Brazilian had a passing accuracy of 86.5 per cent, and he also contributed four goals and two assists in the league from a deep-lying position.

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