Ranking Arsenal’s Top 5 Midfield Transfer Options

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5. Karim Bellarabi

The Bayer Leverkusen winger has been used sporadically as a starter and sub thus far into the year and has amassed three goals and three assists. Aside from being a winger, the German has also suited up at striker and in the midfield. But the point is, he is an attack-minded player.

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So why did he make this list?

Simple. By providing a versatile attacking player, that frees up Aaron Ramsey to cover for Francis Coquelin should the unthinkable occur. Ramsey is the regular right-sided midfielder for Arsenal but as it stands, if Francis Coquelin were to go down, there would be no cover. Even if Ramsey were healthy, a vacated right wing would be filled by Joel Campbell or the Ox, the latter of whom is hurt.

Options are a good thing. Arsenal have been starved of options this year. Bellarabi is an option and he would give Arsenal a bit of breathing room where they have often felt so strained. Plus, Bellarabi would only cost £15 million, according to reports.

Next up, we have another attack-minded midfielder.

Next: Number 4