Gunners here in the Transfer Tavern are looking to claim a top-four spot with the help of some movement in the January transfer window. 

Arsene Wenger has fielded a mixture of combinations in the heart of the Arsenal defence this season, with early-season struggles causing for some errors to be immediately ironed out.

One person in particular who could solve some of their inconsistencies at the back this season is Brazilian, David Luiz. Yes, you read that right, the Chelsea man.

The divisive central-defender has been linked with a £25 million move to the Emirates, with reports in The Sun suggesting that Wenger is lining up a bid for the centre-back.

Arsene Wenger has struggled to splash the cash in recent times, with Alexander Lacazette being the only real big money buy for the Frenchman. However, the Landlord here in the Tavern believes that Wenger could continue on his stingy ways by landing the defender with a minimal amount of cash – definitely a worthy buy.

Nevertheless, here’s a look at TWO reasons as to why Arsenal must do everything they can to bring him to North London.

2 players for the price of 1

Something that David Luiz would definitely bring to the Arsenal squad is versatility, although the interest has been sparked from him playing as a central-defender, there is the option for him to be used as a defensive-minded-midfielder.

His physicality and athleticism would be crucial for Arsenal, a team that often gets bullied off the park by some of the more physical sides in what is a demanding Premier League.

For a side that have been renowned for their ‘tiki taka’ style of play over the years, the Brazilians love for passing the ball will see Arsenal enjoy the different ranges that Luiz can provide either in midfield or defence, while still keeping the solidity at the back.

Been there, done that

Arsenal have been a side that’s always struggled on the European stage, with the daunting task of overcoming some of the world’s giants becoming too much for Wenger and his side.

David Luiz, on the other hand, has had no trouble in finding glory wherever he’s played his football. In his first stint with Chelsea, he managed to secure a Champions League, Europa League and an FA Cup winners medal. Having been there he knows the required formula for European success.

His experience from being within such a successful side will be of huge use to Wenger moving forward, after Luiz has already proven to be a valuable member of every one of those trophy-winning sides.

Gunners fans, thoughts?