Arsenal are ready to make Bayer Leverkusen captain Lars Bender their priority transfer target this January, report the Metro. A knee injury to Gunners anchor-man Francis Coquelin will rule the Frenchman out for up to 12 weeks. Furthermore, club captain Mikel Arteta also the subject of a recent setback, limping off in the loss to West Brom. Mathieu Flamini is the only other recognised option as a defensive midfielder, reportedly prompting manager Arsene Wenger to act when the transfer window once again opens for business at the start of 2016. The 26-year old Leverkusen star has previously been linked with a switch to the Emirates, though reports suggest Wenger is now keen to make a...
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