Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit, Paul Merson has urged his former side to prioritize the signing of Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners handed Man City the league title on Saturday after losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest. Despite being in first place for the majority of the campaign. And having an eight-point lead at the beginning of April.
Mikel Arteta’s team have only won twice in their previous eight games as injuries and an intense schedule have highlighted their lack of depth.
Lack of goals up front was an issue for Arsenal according to Merson, who won the league twice with Arsenal.
‘Arsenal’s squad is bare,’ he told GiveMeSport. ‘It wasn’t strong enough to win the league. They need to buy players. Top quality players. Manchester City are head and shoulders above everybody. So you need to get stronger just to compete.
‘Arsenal need a centre forward. They need someone who is going to get them 25 goals a season.
‘I’m not having a go at Gabriel Jesus. He’s a very good player and he’s been a brilliant signing. But he’s not going to get you the goals you need on his own.’
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In terms of who could be added to the squad, Merson said: ‘Romelu Lukaku might be available. The 30-year-old is an out-and-out centre-forward. He will stay up front and back into players. That might help Arsenal.’
The Belgium forward, who is on loan from Chelsea helped Inter qualify for the final of the UEFA Champions League where they will lock horns with Manchester City.
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