Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has urged the club to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, claiming he would be a better option than Kai Havertz for their Premier League title ambitions.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been linked with several top European clubs. Gallas believes Arsenal should prioritise bringing in the Nigerian forward, criticizing Havertz’s contribution to the team.
Speaking to Genting Casino, Gallas said, “Kai Havertz has never been the right man to take Arsenal to the Premier League title. He’s a good player, but not world-class. Arsenal need a striker like Osimhen. It’s obvious they need to wake up.”
Havertz joined Arsenal from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 and initially faced criticism for his performances. Despite adapting and scoring 21 goals in 68 appearances, the German forward has struggled recently, failing to score in his last four Premier League matches.
Gallas highlighted Osimhen’s potential, saying, “I don’t understand why Osimhen is at Galatasaray. He should be playing in the Premier League, and Arsenal could benefit from his talent.”
The former defender also emphasized the importance of squad depth, pointing to Manchester City and Liverpool as examples. “You need a strong squad to compete. If you rely on the same starting XI, performance levels drop,” he added.
Arsenal, currently fourth in the Premier League, will face Sporting CP in a Champions League clash on Tuesday.
