Arsene Wenger vowed that despite struggling to find consistency this season, he will not implement changes into his squad in the upcoming January transfer window.
The Gunners sit in a tidy position of second on the English Premier League table and boast one of the best away records in the competition.
With 10 wins, two draws and five losses, the Gunners are merely two points behind leaders Manchester United, who have played a game few than their rivals. The Gunners are also the only big name side left in the League Cup.
A side that sits in second place and still remains in all of their major tournaments isn't a bad feat, but the Arsenal faithful insist on Wenger to secure the services of quality players to help break the Gunners notorious five-year trophy drought.
Defensive leader http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Belgium-c2850 has not featured for the Gunners since August, forcing Wenger's summer signings Sebastien Squillaci and Laurent Koscielny to don the main central defensive
roles.
The French pair are both strong defenders, but have been guilty of lack of communication and constant misunderstandings.
Imposing Swiss Johan Adjuror has been strong at centre half, but fitness issues have forced the 23-year-old to only feature on a weekly basis. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016 international suffered a serious knee injury and missed all but the last game of the 2009-10 season.
Arsenal have also been guilty of failing to finish and kill off games. The Gunners failure to become a clinical attacking side has seen shock losses to outfits that Wenger's men have dominated yet failed to secure victory.
If Arsene Wenger was able to acquire two players that would help aid the two glaring problems currently materialising for the Gunners, then their plan to conquer the EPL and UEFA Champions League would surely become somewhat easier.
1. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314
The QPR midfielder has been a sensation for the Hoops since joining on loan in 2009. Taarabt has spent time with Spurs but the Moroccan shares a great rapport with Arsenal striker fellow countrymen http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Chamakh-c24294.
The former Lens dynamo is blessed with great speed, strength, skill and a ferocious shot. Capable of fulfilling roles all across the midfield and as a winger and second striker, Taarabt signing would certainly strengthen Arsenal squad.
The Moroccan's presence would enable greater depth in the Arsenal midfield and would act as the eventual replacement for the ageing Tomas Rosicky.
Taarabt is held in the highest regard by QPR and this season was given the captain armband. Undoubtedly, the Championship outfit would demand a large sum, ranging from £8-14 million. But fortunately, Wenger has the benefit of money to spend.
Taarabt's flair and balance has ensured the Scottish based side lead the Npower Championship table, but the 21-year-old epitomise the Arsenal playing style of speed, sharp passing and control. Taarabt is also on good terms with another Arsenal midfielder
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Abou-Diaby-c3453 and it is understood Arsenal scouts held a close eye on the Moroccan before he eventually signed with Tottenham.
2. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christopher-Samba-c9212 – Blackburn
Blackburn currently sit in 12th spot on the EPL table and recently sacked manager Sam Allardyce after a two-year spell.
Things aren't looking bright for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 and come January, don't be surprised to see a number of players leaving the Lancashire club.
One player who would certainly help aid Arsenal's current defensive woes is Congolese centre half Christopher Samba. The Blackburn club captain is a huge, powerful, tenacious defender who boasts sublime strength and impressive control.
The 26-year-old is a natural leader who would help instil power and height into the Arsenal back-line. With a manager yet to be named at Blackburn, players are rumoured to be furious at Allardyce's shock sacking and some are reported to be keen to depart
Ewood Park.
Samba wouldn’t be cheap and Gunners will have to part with £8-11 million, almost equal to what Wenger paid for other two defenders namely Thomas Vermaelen and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742.
So is this African duo just what Wenger needs in January? Just wait and we will find what Arsenal defence is made of when Champions visit Emirates Stadium next week.
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