Lars Bender
Of all the positions we need to strengthen, defensive midfield is the most important. Even before Coquelin’s injury we were extremely light in the middle of the park and Leverkusen star Lars Bender has been made the odds-on favourite to arrive at the Emirates in January.
The 26-year-old German international would cost somewhere between £15-£20m, but as he is just entering his peak years, the fee would be more than worth it to bring quality into a position we severely need to strengthen.