Can Lorik Cana Be Arsenal's Sweeping Solution?

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Clubs Interested

1. Liverpool 

He seems to have left an impression with them after scoring in Marseille's defeat (2-1) to Liverpool. With either Alonso or Mascherano (and in an unlikely scenario both) expected to leave for Spain, Rafa may see him as a potential replacement. They were linked with him since April.

2. Tottenham. Spurs are rumoured to be interested in him since the end of last season.

3. So are Everton, but the reports seem to have no form of support

4. Hamburg seems to have made an official bid for the player rumoured to be ranging around 5million euros, which seems to little to be accepted.

5. Finally Arsenal!

Arsenal Connection

Wenger had registered his interest in the defensive midfielder during his three years at PSG (2002-2005) and even asked for trials with the player, which could not happen due to visa issues. Arsenal has been linked with the player again since last season's closure.

Player Description

He picked up seven yellow cards and a red card in all competitions last season, with a single assist, and two goals.

Video evidence (all I could research from was what was available on youtube to base my judgement here) suggests that he is a fan of crunching tackles, is persistent, challenging, hardworking, decent in the air and an out and out physical player.

He is good at breaking up plays, is quick and makes good passes, thus seems capable of keeping possession. However, one shouldn't underestimate his attacking prowess which makes him an overall lethal weapon.

These characteristics seem to make him the right candidate to complete Arsenal's armoury, as he looks like 2007-08's Flamini and more. Many Gooners seem to describe him as "The Flamini on Steroids."

Another previously mentioned and one feature Wenger may be interested in is his ability to stay fit most or even all of the season so far in his career (touch wood).

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