Gunners told to break bank for Ollie Watkins
Former Gunners star Emmanuel Petit is convinced Watkins, an Arsenal supporter as a boy, can be the final piece in the title jigsaw for Arteta.
“Signing a striker should be Arsenal’s number one priority in the transfer window. They need someone that is good in the air and can also be physically imposing,” Petit stated.
“It’s good to have different options, and with Arsenal, you know how they will play on the attack, and it can be too predictable. We’ve seen them struggle to break down teams that play with a lot of men behind the ball. Arsenal need a Plan B.
“The need a striker with a presence in the penalty area, someone that can keep two defenders with him, someone that is strong physically and strong in the air because they don’t score many goals from headers. With the amount of balls they put into the box, they need to find someone to score headers. That is one part of the attack that must improve. There are a few players who tick all these boxes on the market.
“I’m a huge fan of Ollie Watkins. I love him! He’s strong physically. He has the pace to run in behind defenders. He’s able to fight with two defenders all the time and can hold up the ball. I think he would be perfect for the football that Arsenal play.
“He has the ability to play one-on-one combinations and I think he would fit like a glove into an Arsenal team and system.”
Arsenal told how they can win Premier League title
If they can get add more quality and depth to their squad, Petit is convinced the Gunners can finally end their 21-year wait for title glory.
“I think Arsenal need to add a striker and I think they ideally need competition on the wings as well.
“I always say it, I said last season, when you’re trying to win the Premier League, you need to have exceptional quality in your squad.
“Every summer, Arsenal should be looking to improve, and that means bringing in five players to increase the competition and raise the level. Arsenal’s squad isn’t complete yet, they need more quality.
“New signings sharpen minds. They demonstrate a commitment to the players that are already at the club that sends a message that says we mean business. Finding the right players who have the same vision and personality to fit in can be difficult, but that’s what Arsenal must do.
“I think the most important signing is a striker. Then they should look at adding competition on the wings and in midfield. It will be a very long season because of the international competitions, and when you can see the finish line in the Premier League, that is when you need to have options.
“The Premier League is so physically and mentally demanding, if you want to win it, you have to be able to rotate your players.
“That is what Manchester City have been able to do for years and years. Arsenal didn’t have the strength in depth to have that luxury. They must add more quality to the squad if they want to be competitive in all of the competitions and challenge for trophies.
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