Paul Merson urges Arsenal to sign Cody Gakpo to keep title challenge going

Speaking to the Express, Paul Merson said: "Arsenal have got to go and get Cody Gakpo after Gabriel Jesus' knee injury. They've got to go and get someone. They've got a free swing.

"If he is out for up to three months, they will be out of the top four, let alone the Premier League title race. They need to go and get someone. This is the first time since 2004 that they've had a serious, serious chance of winning the title.

"If they carry on doing what they're doing they'll get in the top four and they would get all of their money back anyway from qualifying for the Champions League. Eddie Nketiah can't keep it up, no disrespect to the kid. It's too much to ask.

"He is brilliant to come on as a sub but they've got to go and get a focal point. I'd get Gakpo, he's lively and scores goals. It doesn't matter if it costs £100 million. You get this chance once in a blue moon."

Arsenal are currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table, five points clear of Manchester City in second place. However, the Gunners are facing a major problem with Jesus out for about three months with a knee injury.

Gakpo, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United with the 23-year-old recently starring at the 2022 World Cup for the Netherlands. The forward could be available in January for about £65 million.

Source: Express