#defensive-midfield

#defensive-midfield

Arsenal's progress under Mikel Arteta has been as much about structure as it has style. While the Gunners of old under Arsene Wenger cultivated a reputation as English football's most silky side, Arteta's Arsenal is more robust and more physical with particular importance placed on the Emirates engine room. Gilberto Silva played that role during the Gunners last title win and believes that Arteta was able to add the final piece to a title-winning jigsaw in the summer.

Bernal has no intention of leaving Barcelona anytime in the near future. The young midfield star is set on his desire to succeed in the garnet and blue colours and is willing to fight it out to earn his spot in Hansi Flick's plans. There is no possibility of a departure being initiated from his side, as was the case with Dro.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali at the end of the season. According to Football Insider, they have a genuine interest in the 25-year-old, and they are hoping to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park. They have already invested a lot of money in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The Italian international would take them to a whole new level.

The 23-year-old has done quite well since joining the French outfit, and he is certainly one of the best midfielders in the league this season. He is a talented young player with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for all three clubs. Manchester United need someone who can break up the opposition attack and protect the back line. The 23-year-old could be ideal for them.

These days, the best defensive midfielders in the world tend to be specialists who stay deeper in the engine room. But this was never the case 30 years ago: midfielders tended to chip in to do a little of everything, getting forward when needed and tracking back in reverse. As the role of a DM evolves, it's not unusual that some of the best players in the world right now play at the base of a midfield, given that it's a position that you need vision, awareness and a high IQ so let's delve into what makes a world-class no.6 in 2025.

As reported by TBR Football, West Ham are candidates to sign Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The Mali international has no future in north London following the arrival of Joao Palhinha, and arrangements are being made for him to depart before the transfer window closes next Monday. West Ham are prepared to sign Bissouma on loan, with Tottenham prepared to accept that a permanent sale may not be possible this late in the summer.