June 11

A midfielder as well as a highly-rated striker are today’s names linked with a possible move to Arsenal during the summer.

Goal.com published an interview a couple of days ago in which Theo Walcott admits that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema would “get the crowd on their feet” if he joins the Gunners with the Englishman also raising the concern that players will leave the Club if they fail to deliver trophies next season.

In other news, The Daily Mail believes that manager Arsene Wenger is keeping an eye on Anzhi Makhachkala’s 23-year old midfielder Odil Ahmedov. Usually an attacking midfielder, the Uzbekistan captain can also play as a centre back and is renowned for his tough tackling style and powerful long-range executions.

And before moving on to today’s poll, a look at yesterday’s results in which we collected a record 4,000 votes with almost everyone who voted wanting Falcao and Gary Cahill at Arsenal. More than 2,000 positive nods for the striker and defender, the most impressive response since we start this summer’s polls.

As always, please let us know your preference on today’s linked players and don’t be shy to join the discussion in our newly-launched Arsenal forum.

Player Profile

Karim Benzema

Date of birth: 19/12/1987
Place of birth: Lyon
Age: 23
Height: 1,84
Nationality: France, Algeria
Position: Striker
Foot: Both

Odil Ahmedov

Date of birth: 25/11/1987
Place of birth: Namangan
Age: 23
Height: 1,82
Nationality: Uzbekistan
Position: Central Midfield
Foot: Right

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