{"id":24897,"date":"2025-10-12T11:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T15:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/report-arsenal-considering-signing-la-liga-defensive-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T11:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T15:04:59","slug":"report-arsenal-considering-signing-la-liga-defensive-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/report-arsenal-considering-signing-la-liga-defensive-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Arsenal considering signing La Liga defensive midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/report-arsenal-considering-signing-la-liga-defensive-midfielder\/#Sevilla_may_be_open_to_selling_Agume\" >Sevilla may be open to selling Agume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/report-arsenal-considering-signing-la-liga-defensive-midfielder\/#Arsenal_considering_adding_depth_to_midfield\" >Arsenal considering adding depth to midfield<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad, with rumors growing of French defensive midfielder Lucien Agume, currently at Sevilla, as a bold midfield target this winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fichajes said the Gunners are reportedly preparing for a January raid, with departures in midfield and questions about depth.<\/p>\n<p>Sevilla have made a good start to La Liga this season, with Agume being a central figure, sitting in front of the back line, breaking up play and helping to transition from defense to attack.<\/p>\n<p>Agume&#8217;s name may not yet have global superstar status, but his skill set is gaining attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sevilla_may_be_open_to_selling_Agume\"><\/span>Sevilla may be open to selling Agume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sevilla have reportedly set a valuation of \u00a334m for the player, but sources say they could make a lower offer if the player expresses his intention to leave.<\/p>\n<p>It is no coincidence that Arsenal are interested in Agume. Over the summer, the Gunners saw the departure of experienced midfielders Thomas Partey and Jorginho.<\/p>\n<p>They were replaced by Christian Norgaard and Martin Zvimendi.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Arsenal&#8217;s management are thinking long-term. The invitation of Agume may be part of that foresight.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners will need to convince Agume that he is more than just a back-up option and that they can take on the challenge and grow together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_considering_adding_depth_to_midfield\"><\/span>Arsenal considering adding depth to midfield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sevilla-fc-v-real-madrid-cf-la-liga-ea-sports.jpg.webp 1575w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sevilla FC head coach Joaqu\u00edn Caparros shaking hands with Lucien Agume (Photo by: Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With key departures already underway, the Gunners appear to want to act pre-emptively. Agume offers the kind of potential and strength that could well be incorporated into Arsenal&#8217;s framework.<\/p>\n<p>If Arsenal can thread that needle, Agume&#8217;s signing could become a midfield asset not only in the years ahead, but also at the highest level of competition.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have the likes of Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Zvimendi and Norgaard in midfield, so Arteta believes it is important to add another player in that position.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Recent Arsenal signings explain Mikel Arteta&#8217;s role in &#8216;persuading&#8217; Liverpool to disrespect<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad, with rumors growing of French defensive midfielder Lucien Agume, currently at Sevilla, as a bold midfield target this winter. Fichajes said the Gunners are reportedly preparing for a January raid, with departures in midfield and questions about depth. 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