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Premier League winner names the two Arsenal transfer targets who could replicate Erling Haaland's output

Premier League winner names the two Arsenal transfer targets who could replicate Erling Haaland's outputDAZN

Arsenal are rumoured to be in the market for a forward this summer, with many big names linked to the Premier League leaders.

Players like Alexander Isak (Newcastle), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) and Ivan Toney (Brentford) have consistently been reported as potential targets for the North London side, and a former Premier League winner with the Gunners believes two of those players could make a massive impact upon arrival.

Speaking to Genting Casino, Emmanuel Petit explained why he thinks Williams and Toney could replicate with Arsenal what Erling Haaland has done since joining Manchester City.

"I really like Nico Williams and [he] could play up front for Arsenal," Petit said. "He's very fast, can be an independent goalscorer and combines with teammates.

"A lot of people said signing Haaland for Man City was a mistake, but the way they control the ball in the opponent's half, they can create lots of chances for him.

"Arsenal need a 20-goals-per-season striker, they currently have a few players who can score 10-15 goals per season, like how Man City used to be. Pep Guardiola changed the system because he knew he needed a striker who could score lots of goals.

"In Erling Haaland's first season, he broke goal-scoring records and won the Champions League. Mikel Arteta will follow the steps of Guardiola, the way their teams play and a striker would be a cherry on top of the cake.

"I think it would be the same at Arsenal, I think Williams or someone like Ivan Toney could replicate that output. Toney has a great relationship with [Brentford teammate] Bryan Mbeumo, understanding the timing and movements of your teammates is something important for Arsenal."

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