Former Arsenal talisman Robert Pires believes Arsene Wenger's new-look Arsenal side need a formidable player like Sami Khedira in the midfield.
Pires believes his former club lack a midfielder in the mould of ‘Invincibles’ captain Patrick Vieira, and he sees Khedira as possessing the same qualities of physicality and aggression.
“He [Wenger] needs a big player in the middle, like Vieira, strong, tall, because this position is very important for the balance between attack and defence,” the Frenchman told the Daily Telegraph.
“The quality is there but you need more, maybe [someone] like Yaya Toure in middle. He reminds me of Patrick Vieira, maybe they have an opportunity with Khedira.
“It is likely in the January window. He played very well with Germany. My advice is if he can buy Khedira he can be the Vieira, more aggression in the middle.
“He has a lot of experience. When you play in the middle you need experience, especially when your midfield is young like Arsenal’s.”
Arsenal's start to the season has not been ideal, as they are yet to show the qualities of a team which should be regarded as title contenders.