There are reports coming out of Germany that Arsene Wenger could be poised to make the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany international player,
Lars Bender, his first Arsenal signing of the summer. If the rumours are true, then it could mean that the Gunners boss is finally taking that problem position of defensive midfield seriously.
Bender is very highly rated by his Bundesliga club, who reportedly rejected a bid from Arsenal last summer, somewhere in the region of £15 million, so I am not too sure how much it would take to get him. The Metro report which carries the news suggests that Wenger is hoping to get the 24-year old for around £17 million, but I doubt it, especially as he signed a contract extension with them in October.
Maybe this is why the Bender transfer would be first on the list. That position and central striker are the most important for the Frenchman to fill and we know what transfer prices can be like, so the cost of Bender could well decide which striker or strikers Arsenal can go for.
There may be some good news for Wenger, though, as the German club are teetering on the brink of failing to make the Champions League, hovering just a point above Wolfsburg. If they miss out, not only will Bender be more keen to leave, they will not be able to play so hard on the price.
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