Arsenal need to sign Ivan Toney with Jesus & Nketiah not enough, says Merson
Paul Merson says Arsenal may have to sign Ivan Toney in the January transfer window, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah not able to take the Gunners "to the next level".
Both Jesus and Nketiah received criticism for missing big early chances in Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Tottenham in Sunday's north London derby - leaving them four points behind fautless leaders Manchester City.
Toney - who scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season - is currently serving an eight-month ban for breaching the FA's betting rules and will be eligible to return to action in January.
Read below for the Magic Man's thoughts on the north London derby, Spurs vs Liverpool this weekend and what's next for Chelsea...
I've always said it from day one - Eddie Nketiah is not going to win you the Premier League.
You need a proper centre forward. I'm not blaming Nketiah because they drew 2-2 with Tottenham but with 32 games to go and all the Champions League games they have to play, I'm don't think he takes them to the next level. I don't even think Gabriel Jesus takes them to the next level.
I was so confident that Arsenal would win on Sunday but when I saw the teams, I was majorly worried. Jesus on the wing, Nketiah up front, Fabio Vieira - I don't think he's good enough. Then Declan Rice comes off and Jorginho comes on.
It wasn't Arsenal's strongest team but when you think about the Champions League and all the games they have to play, it looked a bit weak on Sunday didn't it?
It's alright sitting there and thinking: 'they need a centre forward' - but who is there?
Only Ivan Toney is available for them in January - there aren't many centre forwards around in the world. They're a dying breed.
I heard Michael Owen chatting the other day: years
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