Arsenal urged to sign £64m star from Premier League rivals to solve key problem
This would be a bold move.
Arsenal have been urged to make a shock move and sign Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to help boost their attacking firepower.
Three games without a win in the Premier League has left the Gunners in fourth place and a concerning nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.
While Kai Havertz impressed in the early stages of the campaign, the German has scored just once in his last seven games in all competitions.
Combined with the inconsistent displays from Gabriel Jesus, there are many who believe that the club should pursue a marquee attacking signing in January as they seek to revive their title hopes.
One such person is former Arsenal invincible Jeremie Aliadiere who boldly suggested that his former club would be wise to consider mercurial Liverpool striker Nunez to strike some impetus into their front line.
The Uruguayan, who moved to Merseyside for £64million from Benfica in 2022, has scored just two league goals so far this season as he struggles to find a consistent starting berth in Arne Slot’s side.
‘I know he is at Liverpool but I am a massive fan of Darwin Nunez,’ Aliadiere told Football365.
‘Absolutely mad fan of the guy because I love his work ethic, his runs, his determination and I wish we had a player like him at Arsenal.
‘I remember in the summer there were some talks about him coming to Arsenal. That excited me because I’d love to see him with us.
‘That type of player, keeps bothering defenders, making runs in behind, stretching the defence, even though it’s not for him, it’s for the team, the others get massive rewards from it.
‘I know people will say he needs five chances to score sometimes, he is not the best finisher, I am not bothered about this. For me, the effort and the work rate and the drama that he causes is worth everything.’
Asked to assess Arsenal’s current options, Aliadiere added: ‘Havertz is not a natural number nine. He’s doing a fantastic job but over a full season, Champions League, Premier League, and we have seen it lately when Arsenal have struggled more and it has been more difficult.
‘Jesus is not a typical number nine; he likes to come and get involved, get the ball, get involved in the build-up. I am not sure that is the answer.’
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