Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has urged Mikel Arteta to secure the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro in the upcoming January transfer window. Gallas believes that the Brazilian attacker could be the key to Arsenal’s Premier League title push this season. Pedro, 22, has made an impressive impact since joining Brighton, scoring 22 goals and providing three assists in 43 games since 2023.
Gallas, in an interview with Gambling Zone, expressed that Arsenal may have missed an opportunity by not signing Pedro earlier. However, he still encourages the club to make a significant bid in January, acknowledging that it may be difficult for Brighton to part with their forward mid-season.
Why Joao Pedro Could Be Arsenal’s Key to Success
Joao Pedro has been in remarkable form since his move from Watford to Brighton.
The Brazilian has showcased his attacking prowess through his ability to both score and assist, contributing 22 goals and 3 assists for the Seagulls.
His link-up play and dribbling skills have also drawn admiration, making him a versatile forward.
Despite Arsenal’s current strong form, Gallas highlighted the need for more firepower in attack, especially with Gabriel Jesus struggling for form and fitness.
According to Gallas, Pedro’s dynamic playstyle could offer Arteta a different option up front, helping the Gunners score more goals as they aim to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
Gabriel Jesus’ Injury Struggles
Another reason Gallas urges Arsenal to move for Pedro is the uncertain fitness of Gabriel Jesus.
After scoring 11 league goals in his debut 2022-23 season, Jesus managed only four last season and has missed much of the current campaign due to injury.
While Gabriel Martinelli has backed Jesus to be Arsenal’s top scorer this season, Gallas remains concerned about the forward’s availability.
With Arsenal needing more goal-scoring options, Joao Pedro could provide the firepower required to push them over the line in their title chase.
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