Arsenal backed to pip Man City to title by signing new ‘Ian Wright’ Ivan Toney
Arsenal will win the Premier League this season if they sign Ivan Toney, according to former Gunner Jermaine Pennant. The Brentford striker is top of Mikel Arteta’s wishlist ahead of the January transfer window and he has been backed to become the modern-day Ian Wright.
Arsenal are top of the table heading into the final round of fixtures before Christmas. They face a crunch clash away to Liverpool on Saturday, a ground they haven’t won at in the Premier League since 2012.
Arteta’s side are stronger defensively this season following the club-record signing of Declan Rice in the summer. But they are less prolific at the other end of the pitch.
Gabriel Jesus has scored just three league goals this term, while Eddie Nketiah has fallen out of favour having not started since November 4. Toney has been linked with a move to the Emirates for several months as he prepares to return from his ban for breaching the FA’s betting rules.
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Pennant reckons he would be the final piece to enable Arsenal to topple Manchester City in the title race. He claims the 27-year-old can have a similar impact in north London to legendary former striker Wright.
Pennant told Genting Casino: “Arsenal need Ivan Toney’s goals more than any other team that is rumoured to be interested in signing him. I think he would be a perfect fit for Arsenal.
“He is a real worker off the ball, he likes to run in behind and he can hold up the ball well. We all know his ability in front of the goal.
“Everyone has suggested that Ivan Toney could be the missing piece of the Arsenal puzzle and I do really believe that he is the guy that could win them win the title. I think he could come into the club and become Arsenal’s modern version of Ian Wright.
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“He’s a brilliant player and I think he’s been performing well for the last three seasons. On goals alone, then only Harry Kane ranks higher than him in terms of English players over the last few seasons. That’s not bad company for Toney to keep.
“He’s a proven goal scorer in the Premier League with Brentford. Imagine the number of chances he would get playing for a team like Arsenal. I think Ivan Toney to Arsenal is a recipe for great success.
“I think Arsenal will move for him in January. I think they will table a bid for him in the region of £90m.”
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