Hartson: Wenger needs to sign Sami Khedira

Former Arsenal striker John Hartson has called on Arsene Wenger to sign Sami Khedira from Real Madrid in January.

The Gunners sit sixth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea and boss Arsene Wenger has become under heavy pressure from the club’s fans and media men.

Wenger has admitted in the past that he needs to strengthen his defensive area and midfield positions, and former striker Hartson believes signing Khedira would be a good option.

“I feel teams get at Arsenal too easily at the back,” he told Goal. “Chelsea have two commanding central defenders but Arsenal have none.

“A defensive midfield player should offer protection. I like Mikel Arteta but he doesn’t have the presence, while Abou Diaby can’t string matches together. I see Calum Chambers eventually playing there but the summer buy from Southampton is needed elsewhere just now.

“Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira has been linked and, although it would cost them £40 million to get his signature, Arsenal have the money and can’t afford not to spend it. If they can’t get him, Javi Martinez at Bayern Munich would fit the bill.”


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