Vidal would be a great signing for Arsenal, says legend Ljungberg

Freddie Ljungberg believes Arturo Vidal would be a great signing for Arsenal, who he believes will soon challenge for the Premier League title.

It was reported on Saturday that an unnamed top European club have already agreed a deal to sign Vidal, with widespread speculation since then suggesting the Juventus midfielder is bound for Arsenal.

Ljungberg for one is hoping the rumors turn out to be true.

"I think the players who are already there are great, but for me I want to see speed," Ljungberg told Sport360.

"There were some rumours about Vidal, a great player, and he gets fuming if he loses the ball, so I like that. That kind of player would be great for the club.

"Look at Sanchez. After the World Cup in South Africa I said I wanted us to buy him, when he was at Udinese.

"He is quality but he also works hard as well. He has speed. When he loses the ball he still fights for it and that's what I like to see."

Arsenal have made marquee signings in each of the last two summers, and Ljungberg believes the new policy is putting the club on the right path.

"I hope they can challenge for the Premier League title," the 38-year-old added.

"Now I feel like they started again. They bought Sanchez, who I think is an amazing player, they bought (Mesut) Ozil the year before that and splashed the cash a little bit.

"I think in one or two years we'll have a squad that's going to compete with anyone. With one or two signings here and there, we can get a stronger squad. We're getting there and I'm really looking forward to the next couple of years.

"If we go the way we've been going then we'll compete on the same level (with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City)."