Parlour impressed with new signings
Ray Parlour says he is encouraged by what he has seen so far from new Arsenal signings Marouane Chamakh and Laurent Koscienly.
Parlour has had the chance to see a lot of Arsenal's new recruits during pre-season, and thinks they both share a strong work ethic, which will be useful to the team.
However, the former Arsenal midfielder believes Arsène Wenger could still do with adding a fourth central defender to his squad.
He said: "He [Koscienly] looks a great prospect and certainly has a certain hunger about him. He is perceptive in his reading of the game and acts quickly on what he sees unfolding in front of him, I have to say I have been very impressed.
"You've got Johan Djourou but the club definitely need another player in that position. You'd always say you need four strong central defenders. If it were down to me I'd like to see Phil Jagielka come to the club but I am not sure if that is going to happen."
On Chamakh, Parlour tipped the former Bordeaux striker to be a big hit it in the Premier League this season.
He said: "He seems to mean business up front on his own and you need the qualities that he possesses to make your way in the Premier League.
"I have been impressed with him and his speed of thought - and feet - and he has a great work ethic, is willing to make runs and is always keen to receive the ball. He can only get better to my mind."
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He is perceptive in his reading of the game and acts quickly on what he sees unfolding in front of him, I have to say I have been very impressed.
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