Paul Merson believes Arsenal should sign a talented World Cup player worth £50m instead of Manchester United.

Paul Merson, a former midfielder for Arsenal, recently shared his opinion on Manchester United's transfer target, Crysencio Summerville. In his view, Summerville would be a fantastic addition to Arsenal and could take the team "to the next level." Summerville, who currently plays for West Ham, is expected to leave the club after their relegation from the Premier League last season. The 24-year-old winger was one of the standout performers for the Hammers, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the Premier League.

He has continued his impressive form at the World Cup, scoring for the Netherlands in both of their group stage matches against Japan and Sweden. With Arsenal looking to strengthen their options at left winger, Summerville has caught their attention. However, they face competition from Manchester United, who are also interested in the player.

Despite this, Merson believes that Arsenal should enter the race for Summerville's signature, as he would be the type of player that could elevate them to the top. Merson also mentioned another potential target for Arsenal, PSG's Barcola, and stated that he believes the team needs a winger who can strike fear into the opposition. He noted that while Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have done well, they may not have the pace that is needed to dominate in the Premier League.

The former Arsenal midfielder also touched on the team's pursuit of Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers. He expressed some reservations about this potential move, as he believes there may not be a significant difference in quality between Rogers and Martin Odegaard, who is currently on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid. Merson's comments come after his appearance at the Football Arcade at Immersive Gamebox in Southbank, where he experienced the world's first immersive VR football game.

He highly recommended the experience to others, stating that the technology and games were incredible. As for Rogers, the 23-year-old has stated that he is focused on his task with England at the World Cup and is not letting any transfer speculation distract him. Merson acknowledged that it can be challenging to ignore the noise surrounding transfer rumors, but it is essential to use it in a positive way and remain focused on the game.

Overall, Merson's insights shed light on Arsenal's potential targets and their pursuit to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. As a former player for the club, his opinion is highly valued, and it will be interesting to see which players Arsenal ultimately bring in to bolster their squad.