Since the departure of Alex Song, Arsenal had been seeking the services of another defensive midfielder.
So many players had been linked to Arsenal regarding a replacemant in this position and at the moment, it's Cheik Tiote who is making the headlines.
Tiote was signed by Newcastle in 2010 for £4 million from Twente.He had shown good qualities since his arrival and Arsenal see him as a perfect replacement for their departed Cameroon international.
Also, another Newcastle midfielder {Yohan Cabaye} is also said to be on the Gunners' radar and the club hope to complete the move before September 1.
Cabaye had spent just a year in the EPL since joining Newcastle from Lille and was one of their best players in his deb...

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