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Former Arsenal star names player he'd love to see in Kai Havertz's place to solve Gunners' striker issue

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Former Arsenal star names player he'd love to see in Kai Havertz's place to solve Gunners' striker issueCatherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images
Ex-Gunners man believes the club need to act if they are to win the Premier League
Jermaine Pennant believes Arsenal needs to target a new striker if they want to fulfil the long-term vision of the club. 

Mikel Arteta didn't splash out on a new frontman in the summer and has continued to deploy Kai Havertz in that position for the majority of his team line-ups this season. 

However, talking to Safest Casino Sites, Pennant says while the German has done better than many fans thought he would have in that position, Arsenal still need a striker and has earmarked the perfect signing. 

He said: “It’s an interesting debate. I’ll hold my hands up and say I was one of the people who didn’t think Havertz was up to the task when he first signed, but he’s found a new position and style of play under Mikel Arteta and has become a vital focal point up front for Arsenal this season.

“Is he the answer to Arsenal’s striker problems? At the moment you might say yes, but in the long-term, I’d say Alexander Isak is the solution for the club.

"If Arsenal can sign Isak from Newcastle as their number nine, that would be a perfect fit for all parties – even more so than Havertz.

"If the club want a long-term project and vision, he’d be an absolutely blinding fit.”

Arsenal return to action this weekend as the travel down to the South Coast to play Bournemouth. 

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