Arsenal Transfer News: Arsene Wenger Could Save Season with Deadline Surprise

Arsenal are about to become dangerous in the English Premier League if Arsene Wenger can deliver on recent statements hinting toward a deadline spending spree.

“We have 24 more hours, so maybe we can surprise you. Maybe not, but I am confident,” the manager said following the team’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday, per the Daily Mirror.

As Monday’s deadline approaches, Wenger has been linked to several players including Real Madrid’s Mesut Ozil and Angel di Maria and Palermo's Abel Hernandez. According to Sky Sports, the Frenchman is closing in on securing a deal to bring Ozil to the Emirates:

On the rumour front, Spanish radio network Cadena Ser is reporting the deal is already complete pending Ozil’s approval, per Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague:

The move, if it goes through, would help erase the various disappointments Gunners faithful have had to endure throughout the summer. It would also justify Wenger’s insistence on waiting for top-tier talent to become available rather than throwing around money just to do so.

Ozil is the perfect type of talent the Gunners could utilize in their midfield to help facilitate their attack and also maintain a sturdy defense against top English competition. Transfer Sources pointed out the significance of the midfielder’s accomplishments in that regard over the past few seasons:

The 24-year-old is experienced in Spain, the international stage and in Bundesliga competition and is more than ready for the challenges of Premier League football.

For a club that’s lacking depth and star talent at that crucial area of the pitch, Arsenal can’t afford to miss out. With Ozil helping force the issue, they would be even more productive on the attack in the short term and deadly once Lukas Podolski returns from injury in a couple of months.

Ozil will help Arsenal in their quick approach, making them even more potent on the counterattack. His creative ability will mesh perfectly with Santi Cazorla as the pair will be able to control the football and make things happen for others on the attack.

Moves like this are the type that can change a club’s fortunes completely. If Arsenal were worrying about a top-four finish before, they’re certainly back in that discussion if Wenger can avoid a disaster in the final stages of negotiations.

While their defense could use a boost as well before the deadline, Mikel Arteta will be back from injury eventually. Their need for depth there is evident, but over the long course of the season, they should be fine barring any further unfortunate injuries.

Wenger has the pieces in place to make some big things happen for Arsenal at the transfer deadline. Let’s just hope he can get it done to ensure the Gunners remain a top-tier club this season.