Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has advised the Gunners to pursue a transfer for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, suggesting that he could be pivotal in their bid for the Premier League title this season. Petit, speaking to Gamblingzone, emphasized the need for a prolific striker who can consistently score 20 goals a season, which he believes Toney is capable of.
Petit noted that while Arsenal currently has players who can contribute 10-15 goals per season, a top-tier striker like Toney could provide the finishing touch needed to elevate the team’s performance. He drew a parallel to how Manchester City used a similar strategy and suggested that Mikel Arteta’s tactics could benefit from a striker of Toney’s caliber.
Toney, who has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United this summer, is seen by Petit as a potential game-changer for Arsenal. Petit also mentioned that acquiring Toney or a similar player could make a significant difference in Arsenal’s title challenge, especially if a transfer were to occur before the window closes.