Arsenal should not hesitate to make a January move for the allegedly available Bayern Munich defender.
Arsenal’s defending has been nothing short of shambolic this season, as the club seemingly continues to suffer from a post Arsene Wenger hangover.
The Gunners drafted in Sokratis in the summer, but they are still well short in the central defensive department, with Laurent Koscielny already over the hill and Shkodran Mustafi prone to errors.
With Rob Holding ruled out for the season, Unai Emery quite simply must sign a world-class centre-back in January, and there might just be a fantastic opportunity out there for them.
According to the Daily Mail, Bayern Munich centre-back Mats Hummels is available for juts £30 million next month, and the Germany international would be a superb addition for Arsenal.
The 30-year-old is vastly experienced, and is a truly world-class defender. Standing at 6ft 4in tall, Hummels is strong and commanding in the air, and his no-nonsense approach to defending is exactly what the Gunners need.
The Bayern star is a perennial winner, and has achieved 70 international caps for Germany. He is a World Cup winner and has four Bundesliga titles to his name.
His organisational skills are exceptional, and his presence in the heart of Arsenal’s defence could tally transform Unai Emery’s side overnight.
Hummels’ potential arrival at the Emirates would immediately lift the mood at the club, and his standing within the game would force every other defender at the club to be more accountable for their actions on the pitch.
In today’s market, £30 million for a player of the German’s ilk is mere pocket change, and Arsenal cannot afford to miss out on bringing the towering centre-back to north London next month.
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