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Report: Arsenal prepare Lars Bender bid

Arsenal reportedly line up a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender.

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has identified the midfielder as someone who can add some physicality to his ranks, and a bid this coming transfer window is understood to be planned, according to the Daily Mail.

Arsenal failed with a bid of around £19m last summer, but are ready to return at the end of the season with an improved offer after scout Steve Rowley gave a glowing recommendation having watched Bender in action a number of times.

The Gunners are currently fourth in the Premier League.

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Leverkusen's midfielder Lars Bender plays the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs Bayer Leverkusen in the German city of Gelsenkirchen on April 13, 2013
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