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Wenger - Kallstrom has a role to play

Kim Kallstrom

Arsene Wenger says loan signing Kim Kallstrom could have "a major impact" on the final weeks of Arsenal's season.

The Sweden international joined the Gunners in January but arrived with a back injury and has yet to make an appearance.

Kallstrom could make his debut in Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham and Wenger believes the 31-year-old has a significant role to play.

"His motivation and attitude has been spot-on"

“I think he can play an important part in the end of our season," said Wenger. "We are all absolutely delighted to have him with us because on a daily basis he is a joy to watch.

“He is a fantastic guy. His motivation and attitude has been spot-on. His readiness to put the effort in has been spot-on.

"As I explained we did not pay [while he was injured], we found a good agreement with Spartak Moscow and it was at the end of the day so it was a case of signing him or nobody.

“Now that Jack, Aaron and Mesut are out we are happy to have him. He could end up having a major impact on our season.”

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