Flamini perfect for Arsenal, Wenger claims

Manager Arsene Wenger believes Mathieu Flamini is the perfect fit for Arsenal but admits his depleted squad are still in need of more quality additions ahead of the transfer deadline, with German forward Lukas Podolski the latest to be sidelined by injury.

France international Flamini, 29, left the Emirates Stadium in 2008 to join AC Milan when his contract expired, but was released by the Italian side and on Thursday was confirmed as Arsenal’s second signing having trained at the club earlier this month.