Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has warned his outdated membership about pursuing the switch of Actual Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino when he feels they’re in determined want of a brand new striker.
Gallas believes Merino is just not wanted at Arsenal, with the Frenchman saying that Declan Rice can play that defensive midfield function, whereas the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz aren’t sufficient in assault.
Arsenal got here ever so near successful the Premier League title final season, being pipped to the trophy by Manchester Metropolis on the ultimate day of the season.
The Gunners have been rock stable defensively however arguably lacked that Erling Haaland-esque determine of their squad, with nobody actually wanting able to scoring 20-30 objectives a season.
Gallas believes that ought to now be Arsenal’s precedence as he solid his doubts over the pursuit of Merino, while additionally criticising Jesus and Havertz.
Arsenal given switch warning by former captain
“Arsenal don’t have to signal Mikel Merino once they have Declan Rice who can play in that function,” Gallas advised Genting On line casino, as quoted by the Metro.
“They nonetheless want a prime class striker that may go and rating them 20 objectives within the Premier League.
“The one problem is that they haven’t signed that striker but, regardless of coming so near being champions final season.
“They received that shut with out having a striker who may rating 20 objectives, Manchester Metropolis received it as a result of they’ve Erling Haaland. It’s a must to have a participant like that.
“With Gabriel Jesus, he has accidents and isn’t constant sufficient. I’m additionally not satisfied by Kai Havertz, he scored objectives however many have been penalties, they should purchase a striker.
“I hope Gabriel Jesus might be the play to fireplace Arsenal to the title and it’s Mikel Arteta who sees him in coaching on a regular basis – however I don’t assume he has what it takes to attain 20 objectives.”
