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Ian Wright says Arsenal should overpay and sign ‘incredibly talented’ striker who’s close to joining Man City

Charles Jones

Tue 14 January 2025 17:15, UK

Arsenal need to freshen up their attack.

The Gunners are struggling in front of goal at the moment. They failed to score from open play in three consecutive games last month, while they 🤡couldn’t finish their chances in either of their last two games against Manchester United or Newcastle.

Arsenal are interested in somꦿe new attacking options though.

Alexander Isak has been linked to Arsenal, while Nico Williams is Arsenal’ top attacking target.

Speaking on the Wrighty’s House Podcast, Ian Wright has been discussing what Arsenal should do in this key position and he’s urged his former club to go for Omar Marmoush, despite the fact Marmoush is close to joining Manchester City.

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Ian Wright wants Arsenal to sign Omar Marmoush

Wright spoke about Arsenal and which st🌊riker they should sign.

The pundit claimed that 🍷Marmoush is such a talent than Arsenal should overpay and make this deal happen.

Marmoush has been 🌳described as ‘incredibly talented’ in recent times.

“Marmoush, bro. He’s gone already,” Wright said.

“But the thing is, he is such a perfect, like, I mean, to be honest, buying anyone off Eintracht Frankfurt is a nightmare because they will rinse you for it, right?” The host s♛aid.

“Yes, but like, he’s somebody that yo🍌u want to get rinsed. I’ll say, I’ll pay wha♏tever, a couple of million over the top, whether it’s five or 10, for him. I would do that.”

Omar Marmoush compared to other Arsenal targets

Arsenal do like Marꩵmoush, but they think a deal isn’💞t possible this month.

It looks like Marmoush will head to Man City instead, and Arsenal may well feel like t♏hey’ve missed out on a star🉐 here.

Indeed, Marmoush’s numbers this se⛎ason have been incredibly impressive, and he’s been better than many of the🉐 players Arsenal have looked at.

Marmoush is even ꧟outperforming Alexander Isak this season, and that is no easy feat considering the level of form the Newcastle striker has shown in recent times.

While Arsenal may not be able to sign Marmoush, Wri꧅ght’s point stands, Arsenal need to b♋ring in a new attacker to add an extra level of dynamism to this team and boost their title chances.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LiverpoolLiverpool	19	14	4	1	47	19	28	46
2	ArsenalArsenal	20	11	7	2	39	18	21	40
3	Nottm ForestNottingham Forest	20	12	4	4	29	19	10	40

As things stand, Arsenal have so𓆉me serious ground to make up on Liverpool, and with the January window open, Arsenal need to bring in a new attacker to show they mean business.