Ally McCoist has admitted that Ivan Toney is the reply to Arsenal’s issues, however they need to transfer for Serie A star Victor Oshimen as an alternative.
Toney’s betting ban has come to an finish, and the Brentford man – who faces Nottingham Forest in his comeback on Saturday – has been closely linked with a transfer to the Emirates. And McCoist has admitted he could be good for his or her title problem – netting extra targets than the present partnership of Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus.
Speaking to talkSPORT BET, he mentioned: “Right now, Arsenal don’t have anybody that they can turn to who will score them 15, 20, 25 goals in a season. Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus will still score goals, but not as many as they need to win the title – that is the problem.
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“Ivan Toney is precisely what Arsenal want! He is a correct, out-and-out centre ahead. He can drop in and hyperlink the play if you need him to, however he additionally will get within the field and scores targets.”
However, McCoist thinks the Gunners should make a move for Oshimen – who is currently staring for Nigeria at AFCON.
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He continued: “Victor Osimhen is one other participant who can try this and he could be my primary choose. However, if it’s a query as as to whether Arsenal ought to break the financial institution to signal Ivan Toney, the reply is sure.
“Dominic Solanke should move in the January transfer window, all day. Right now he is in an unbelievably rich vein of form and that might not last. Therefore, he may never get another opportunity to move to a club like Tottenham or Arsenal.
“If he gets the opportunity to move to a top club, for me, it is an absolute no-brainer. He has to move.”