Lars Bender

[lucio 5,418]

Listen, I'm not saying he won't produce a great pass now and then, he's a good passer but vision is not his main strength. Yaya Toure makes defence splitting passes sometimes, doesn't mean he has the vision of lets say a Xavi. I wouldn't give Nat that responsibility simply because he brings much more on other fronts for the team.

well im sure he will grow into a complete player. when was the last time we had a true deep lying playmaker anyway? i would rather have powerful all round midfielders like ballack and essien back in the day.

[The Skipper 20,609]

well im sure he will grow into a complete player. when was the last time we had a true deep lying playmaker anyway? i would rather have powerful all round midfielders like ballack and essien back in the day.

I agree, but with the way the team is shaping up we'd need a passer next to Chalobah for the future. An Oscar - Chalobah pivot isn't too bad at all actually when you think of it - reckon both complement each other quite well.

Back on topic - agreed that Chalobah is a big reason that I'd rather get De Rossi (given that he's available at a reasonable price) than one of the Bender twins. Chalobah is good enough to make the step up in two or three seasons at most for sure.

[Berke 58]

I agree, but with the way the team is shaping up we'd need a passer next to Chalobah for the future. An Oscar - Chalobah pivot isn't too bad at all actually when you think of it - reckon both complement each other quite well.

Back on topic - agreed that Chalobah is a big reason that I'd rather get De Rossi (given that he's available at a reasonable price) than one of the Bender twins. Chalobah is good enough to make the step up in two or three seasons at most for sure.

I agree, bringing in any of the Bender's could potentially stunt Chalobah's development at the club, and he is a real gem

[Jase 43,479]

Arsenal's £18.5m bid for Lars Bender rejected by Bayer Leverkusen

[Special Juan 28,098]

A bender at arsenal.......sounds about right.

[shellpick 13]

I don't believe the existance of the buyout clause. recently the rumour saying arsenal's near-19-mil offer being rejected indicates the leverkunsen having no intention to sell Lars for whatever price. If that is true, any club who manages to have him will pay too much.