Arsenal
and Manchester United keeping tabs on Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba
Premier
League sides Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Lille defensive
midfielder Rio Mavuba according to Express.
The
duo English sides have been in serious problems with their defense since the
start of this campaign. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been eyeing many midfielders
who can help the defensive line from the midfield. Real Madrid star man Sami
Khedira and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin are the two top names linked
with the north London side.
While
reports have claimed that Manchester United new boss Louis van Gaal is looking
to seal the deal for the France international for a cheap price in January.
Rio
Mavuba has been a regular player for the French side since his move from Villarreal
in 2008. He has made 208 appearances for Lille in Ligue one.
The
30-year-old Frenchman has been in fine form this term. He has made 1.9 successful
tackles per game and has committed only 0.8 foul per game.
Mavuba
who is sepnding his eight season in France played a vital role in their return
to European football. He has won a Ligue one trophy and a Coupe de France trophy in 2011.
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