Gary Lineker urges Arsenal to consider surprising transfer target as familiar issue remains
Gary Lineker urges Arsenal to consider surprising transfer target as familiar issue remains
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Gary Lineker has offered a left-field suggestion and claimed Arsenal should consider a move for Ipswich Town's Liam Delap. The Tractor Boys bought in the young striker from Manchester City in the summer and he's been afforded him plenty of game time, which has aided his development. Despite playing for the relegation-threatened outfit Delap has found the net eight times this term.
The 21-year-old has already scored against Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa this season. Arsenal themselves have endured constant problems in the final third with the Gunners operating largely without a recognised striker, instead playing Kai Havertz as a false nine.
Mikel Arteta has been urged to dip into the market for a prolific frontman but has opted against it - a decision that continues to haunt him. Sunday's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United was another example of Arsenal dominating a match but ultimately ending up on the wrong side of the score as they failed to take their chances - leading to more calls for them to sign a striker.
Alan Shearer said: "I said it at the beginning of the season, I felt that’s what they [Arsenal] needed and I think that would possibly cost them the league not investing in that position.". Micah Richards then added: "It’s hard, you can’t just go out and get a No.9, there’s not that many in world football. The one I looked at as maybe short term was Osimhen. The problems he’s had at Napoli, he’s been allowed to go on loan in Turkey. But he’s a proven goalscorer at that level, in the Champions League as well. Obviously, I’m sure Arsenal would like to have someone like Isak.".
