IAN WRIGHT has urged Arsenal to signal Ivan Toney as he believes the striker is the “final piece within the jigsaw” for the Gunners squad.
The Brentford star is not going to come low cost although because the Bees have slapped an £80million price ticket on him.
Ian Wright has urged Arsenal to signal Ivan ToneyCredit score: PA
£80million-rated Toney is at present serving an eight-month suspensionCredit score: Alamy
Toney, 27, is at present serving an eight-month suspension for breaching betting rules.
The ahead returned to coaching final month however isn’t capable of play competitively till January 17.
Nonetheless, the Bees have rated their star man at £80million with Toney’s contract not attributable to expire till summer time 2025.
However Arsenal legend Wright feels bringing Toney to North London is the important thing to serving to the membership take the ultimate step to successful main titles this season.
He mentioned on the Keep on with Soccer podcast by Sky Wager: “ the factor with the best way we play and the way we unfold objectives about final season.
“Sure it took us to a sure place however I don’t assume the Toney hyperlinks will go away.
“I consider that Arsenal in what we’re attempting to do now – the margins are so small now – you can not afford to overlook these possibilities and never win these video games.
“The Toney hyperlinks don’t go away as a result of you possibly can see that’s most likely the final bit within the jigsaw.
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“It’s apparent for everybody to see that that is the final piece. He’ll do it if it may be carried out.”
However Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham could be part of the race for the Bees predominant man, based on the Every day Mail.
An important signal for the Gunners is that Toney is eager on a transfer to the Emirates, that means they’re in prime place to grab his signature, the report claims.
Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have led the road for the Gunners this season however have scored simply three Premier League objectives between them.
And Mikel Arteta is claimed to concentrate on the purpose deficiency within the staff and claims Toney “ticks a whole lot of bins” for the Spaniard regardless of his hefty price ticket.
If the Gunners make the big-money switch in January this can most positively have an effect on their summer time spending subsequent yr.
However Wright’s pal Roy Keane vowed on the podcast that the Gunners must recruit a striker now to the squad to take the highest of the desk.
He mentioned: “Arsenal can win the league, however they would want that striker. It’s nice if you’re watching a staff that may play.”