Paul Merson has picked out the one striker for Arsenal after they missed out on Aston Villa ahead Ollie Watkins in a switch “farce”.
The Gunners are determined to signal a brand new striker earlier than the January switch window closes on Monday night time as Gabriel Jesus’ damage leaves Mikel Arteta with Kai Havertz as his solely centre-forward choice.
Earlier this week, Arsenal made a shock bid to signal England worldwide Watkins, however they’ve missed out on the striker as Unai Emery has announced that he is sticking with Aston Villa.
It stays to be seen whether or not Arsenal will land an alternate earlier than the window shuts, however Merson has inspired his former membership to signal Newcastle United standout Alexander Isak, who would assist them bridge the gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Liverpool.
“We’re speaking about the perfect centre-forward within the league proper now in Alexander Isak. His objectives and contributions have been mightily spectacular,” Merson mentioned in his Sportskeeda column.
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“The factor with Isak is that he’s constantly good. Some gamers rating 10 objectives in 10 video games and there would have been two hat-tricks in there. However Isak is somebody who scores in each single recreation and that makes him the perfect on the market.
“There isn’t a doubt that every one the highest golf equipment will need to signal him. With Monetary Honest Play (FFP) additionally coming into the image, it is going to be fascinating to see if Newcastle can maintain on to him.
“If Arsenal signed Isak, I might be shocked in the event that they don’t find yourself profitable the Premier League. The identical goes for Chelsea, it would seal that high 4 place and take them to the subsequent stage!”
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Merson added: “I personally suppose Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins was only a farce! They knew they aren’t getting him for that cash they usually simply put within the provide to indicate the followers they’re attempting.
“Watkins can be an impressive signing for Arsenal although. He ticks all of the containers. Don’t fear about him being 29, it’s the right here and now that issues essentially the most.“If Arsenal get Watkins, they will win the league this yr or perhaps within the subsequent. In order that they shouldn’t be nervous about the place he might be in 4 years’ time.”
Arsenal have an enormous recreation on Sunday as they host Manchester Metropolis on the Emirates. Merson has defined why the hosts must drop Italy worldwide Jorginho for this match.
“If Metropolis have been the crew of outdated, I might play Jorginho in midfield as a result of he’s good at getting out of the press, comfy on the ball and may decide a go,” Merson claimed.
“However then Manchester Metropolis should not the identical anymore, they don’t shut down as rapidly as they used to. So I wouldn’t actually want Jorginho for this recreation.”