It’s hard to remember a time when Arsenal weren’t universally panned for having a lack of leaders in their XI. This season the criticism has been particularly strong as the Gunners lurch towards the unthinkable notion of finishing outside of the top four and missing out on Champions League football, while having Theo Walcott wear the captain’s armband of late really did sum it all up.

Maybe this summer a player with the mentality to kick Arsenal out of their current funk is needed and while John Terry is by no means the force he once was, he boasts some of the traits many of the north Londoners’ players do not have.

As we all know, the Chelsea icon will be a free agent in a few months’ time when his Blues contract expires, so there is a slim chance he could stay in London with Arsenal…

So, should Arsene Wenger’s side gamble on Terry? Have your say below…