Gus Poyet tells Arsenal to sign £30m Liverpool target to solve their ‘missing link’
Gus Poyet believes Brighton forward Joao Pedro is capable of filling the ‘missing’ link in Arsenal’s attack.
The 23-year-old, who was signe in a £30 million หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล deal from Watford in 2023, has one of Brighton’s standout performers this season with eight goals and six assists in the Premier League so far.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have suffere from a shortage of options in attack in 2025 due to injuries to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta has face repeate calls to sign a new striker ahead of the summer transfer window but one of their top targets, Alexander Isak, is expecte to be price out of a move by Newcastle United.
Pedro has also linke with a move away this summer with Liverpool reportedly keen on a deal for the Brazilian forward.
However, Poyet feels Arsenal would receive a major boost if they signe Pedro to bolster Arteta’s attacking options.
‘Joao Pedro can play for any Premier League team, including Arsenal,’ Poyet told.
‘I met Brighton’s coach, Fabian Hurzeler, in Germany, and we spoke about football for hours like two little kids. He really impresse me, and I’m not surprise Joao is thriving under him.
‘He’s taken on responsibility, understands his role – whether as a No. 9 or playing just behind the striker – and he’s embrace the demands of the Premier League.
‘Arsenal are missing something up front, and he’s a very good player.’