“This player is kind of finisher that Arsenal needs right now. Gabriel Jesus is a good striker but we need a striker that can score more in the box. I think he’s better than Gabriel Jesus at scoring” – The desire to sign a 27-year-old player in January is a prevalent topic of discussion among fans and club insiders, according to a legendary figure associated with the team.

Arsenal has received a recommendation to consider acquiring Ollie Watkins, the striker from Aston Villa, in the upcoming January transfer window.

Former Arsenal player David Seaman, a club legend, believes that the current lead striker, Gabriel Jesus, tends to involve himself too much in build-up play and that Arsenal could benefit from a striker like Watkins who focuses more on goal-scoring duties.

Seaman suggests that Watkins, known for his prowess as a box striker, could be a valuable addition to boost Arsenal’s attacking capabilities.

However, acquiring Watkins might pose a challenge, as Aston Villa is currently performing well in the league and may not be inclined to sell their star player mid-season.

It remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta will make a formal attempt to secure the services of the 27-year-old Premier League striker.

Watkins showcased impressive form last season with 16 goals in all competitions, and in the current season, he has contributed 13 goals and eight assists.

While Watkins could indeed present an improvement over Gabriel Jesus, executing this transfer is likely to be a challenging endeavor.