4 deadline day contingency midfield options for Arsenal

Option #4: Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Monchengladbach)

Borussia Monchengladbach have helped Arsenal to address their midfield needs in the past, and the Gunners may want to rekindle that partnership now by registering an interest in German international Florian Neuhaus.

Neuhaus is a long-standing Premier League target and can comfortably execute many of the non-negotiables demanded of any prospective member of the Arsenal engine room, including dropping into the backline to initiate attacking play and being a competent performer in various midfield roles.

However, a wonderful passing range is arguably the most impressive facet of his game, with a mixture of short intricate efforts, passes between the lines and searching balls behind the opposition backline adding variety to the Monchengladbach attack. Meanwhile, Neuhaus’ superb vision, close control and agility enable him to make the right decision and create chances almost at will.

He is much weaker defensively than the aforementioned names and both his lack of recoveries and poor tackling technique – in addition to sub-par mobility – tend to leave Die Fohlen vulnerable in transition.

Perhaps the arrival of Fabio Vieira reduces the need for a Neuhaus-type player and Arsenal may prefer a protective presence rather than another recruit for their ever-expanding creative hub. But Neuhaus is still a very good option and is about to enter the final two years of his contract, so this could be the best time for Monchengladbach to cash in.