Gary Neville and Mikel Arteta (Picture by Catherine Ivill, Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs)
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has hit out on the state of Arsenal’s assault after they didn’t strengthen with the signing of a brand new striker this January.
The Gunners notably made a bid for Ollie Watkins, which was turned down by Aston Villa, in keeping with the Athletic, and Neville believes that the membership making this provide has despatched a transparent message.
Arsenal may actually have completed with a confirmed prolific participant like Watkins up entrance, with Neville criticising the present choices like Kai Havertz as toothless.
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It stays to be seen how Arsenal will cope with out the signing of one other striker for the remainder of the season, however Neville feels the failed bid for Watkins has despatched the message that there’s a lack of religion within the present choices up entrance.
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Kai Havertz in motion for Arsenal in opposition to Newcastle (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)
“This has shone an enormous highlight on the toothlessness of Arsenal’s ahead gamers in comparison with what we’re seeing on the different finish of the pitch,” Neville mentioned on Sky Sports activities’ protection of final evening’s recreation, as quoted by the Metro.
“They must [strengthen in the position] this summer season. I used to be supportive of them not panicking, discovering the participant they need, I get that.
“However once they bid for Ollie Watkins, they’re sending a message to the remainder of the squad, those up entrance aren’t ok. They have been by no means going to get him anyway.”
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Neville is aware of a factor or two about what it takes to win Premier League titles and different main trophies after an incredible profession at Man Utd for a few years.
The previous Purple Devils defender performed with some nice strikers like Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney and Andrew Cole, and it’s clear that there’s nobody close to that stage on this Arsenal squad.