Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has voiced robust help for the membership’s push to signal a brand new striker, urging the Gunners to behave decisively of their pursuit of both Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres this summer season. He highlighted that bringing in a dependable No.9 could possibly be the lacking piece for a critical Premier League title problem subsequent season.
Sesko, at present at RB Leipzig, has lengthy been admired by Arsenal, however negotiations have hit a snag over the Slovenian striker’s wage calls for. Regardless of his spectacular attributes — energy, tempo, and a eager eye for purpose — Parlour identified one key space of weak point: “He’s not nice within the air, he can do higher within the air in all probability, if I’m being sincere.”
Parlour stays optimistic, nevertheless, stating that Sesko or Gyokeres will seemingly be main the road on the Emirates when the brand new marketing campaign kicks off. The ex-midfielder famous: “It’s not rocket science is it? It’s obtrusive at you. Arsenal want a prime striker, and each of those guys are prime abilities.”
Arsenal’s frustrations within the striker market have been compounded by Sporting CP ahead Gyokeres doubtlessly forcing a transfer. The Swedish striker is believed to be open to becoming a member of Arsenal, at the same time as Manchester United circles as one other suitor.
In the meantime, the Gunners have reportedly accomplished a deal for Spain worldwide Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad. Parlour believes Zubimendi’s arrival will complement Declan Rice and enhance Arsenal’s midfield flexibility, particularly with Thomas Partey staying on the membership.
The north London aspect are additionally anticipated to discover choices out large, with accidents to Bukayo Saka final season exposing the dearth of depth within the winger division. “They struggled slightly when Saka was out,” mentioned Parlour. “So I feel they’ll go for one more winger as effectively.”
By way of broader squad dynamics, the previous Arsenal man stays upbeat in regards to the membership’s trajectory. He burdened {that a} bit extra luck with accidents could possibly be the distinction between falling brief once more and eventually ending their title drought. Reflecting on final season’s end result, Parlour mentioned, “Liverpool have been the very best workforce within the league, probably the most constant. However Arsenal had extra accidents. If they will keep fitter this time, they’ve bought an important likelihood.”
