August 8th 2024.
Last season, Ollie Watkins proved himself to be a top performer, scoring an impressive 27 goals across all competitions. With the summer transfer window in full swing, many clubs are eyeing the Aston Villa striker as a potential signing. One club in particular, Arsenal, has caught the attention of former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit, who believes Watkins would be a "perfect" fit for the Gunners. Petit is eager for his old club to secure a deal for the talented England international.
So, what makes Petit believe that Watkins is the right man for Arsenal? According to him, there are three key reasons. First and foremost, Watkins' physical strength allows him to hold off defenders and maintain possession of the ball, even when faced with multiple opponents. Secondly, his ability to make runs behind the defense was on full display during his dramatic late goal for England against the Netherlands at Euro 2024. And finally, his impressive one-on-one combinations, which have been evident in his performances for Villa.
"Arsenal needs a striker that fits perfectly into Arteta's philosophy," Petit explained to Gambling Zone. "This means finding a player with strong technical skills and the ability to hold up the ball up front." It's clear that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's style of play would suit Watkins' strengths perfectly. He possesses the technical ability to play in tight spaces and can anticipate the movements of his teammates.
It's no secret that Arsenal is in need of a quality striker. "Signing a striker should be Arsenal's number one priority in the transfer window," Petit emphasized. He believes that in order to be successful, Arsenal must have a forward who is strong in the air and physically imposing. Having different options in attack is crucial, as it can make the team less predictable and more difficult for opponents to defend against. This has been a problem for Arsenal in the past when facing teams that sit back and defend with numbers.
When it comes to players who tick all the boxes, Petit believes that Watkins is a standout choice. "I'm a huge fan of Ollie Watkins. I love him!" he exclaimed. "He's strong physically and has the pace to run in behind defenders. He's able to fight with two defenders all the time and can hold up the ball." Petit is confident that Watkins' skillset would be a perfect match for Arsenal's style of play and system.
It's clear that Petit firmly believes in Watkins' potential and sees him as a "perfect" signing for Arsenal. As the summer transfer window continues, all eyes will be on whether or not the Gunners will make a move for the talented striker. But one thing is for sure, if Petit had his way, Watkins would already be wearing an Arsenal jersey.
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