Arsenal’s failure to convert their chances against Liverpool resulted in a 2-0 defeat and elimination from the FA Cup in a game in which Alan Shearer believes the Gunners could have been three goals up 11 minutes in if they had converted their chances.
Alan Shearer: “After the first 11 minutes, Arsenal should have three or four goals now!” [BBC] #afc
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) January 7, 2024
As the Gooners look forward to a striker signing, Ivan Toney, who has been widely linked with a move to the club this winter, may have just argued for himself why the Gunners would be wise to pursue his transfer. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Englishman expressed his desire to come back on the field and do what he loves, claiming that he has unfinished business on the field. He claims he will silence the skeptics since he does not question his abilities, even after being out all this time.
“I’m hungry. Hungry and excited,’ he said to Sky Sports on Monday morning. “Being out for so long, especially when you don’t have an injury [is hard]. I’m hungry to get back on the pitch and do what I enjoy doing.”
He added, “It’s always unfinished business when you haven’t been playing for a while.
“It’s in your head. It’s like, I can’t wait to get back and do what everybody’s not expecting me to. I know that there are a lot of people thinking, ‘Can he do this, or can he do that?’, or ‘How’s he gonna be when he gets back?’
“I know what I’m capable of, so I guess when I get onto the pitch, I’ll just do what I do best.”
“Just hungrier to want to get back on the pitch and do what I enjoy doing” 💪
In an exclusive interview, Ivan Toney speaks about how he’s feeling to return to the pitch 👇 pic.twitter.com/MhhFVvAmTU
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 8, 2024
Arsenal requires a clinical striker. If they want to have a serious chance of winning the league this season, they need to buy one this winter. Ivan Toney is that striker, undoubtedly.
Arsenal should make sure they get Toney or give up all hope of winning the title…
Nigel Penn
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At this time, making the UCL for next season is far from a certainty and financially that would be a huge loss. I believe Toney would make the difference. I don’t believe any other striker is worth the risk but Toney is PL tested and the real deal in my opinion.
No doubt
Fantasy world. He costs 100m and probably more, as 100m is a price meant to prevent his sale this winter. We don’t have this money now, and even if we did, paying so much for a decent but not top striker is insane, particularly as he is 28 in two months. We better but no one than pay insane money for this kind of player.
I agree.We must be the only side in the League which does not have a natural full back in our squad.We have plenty of very decent forwards who are unfortunately not being used properly.
Arsenal simply cannot afford to pay the money that Brentford want for him. If news reports are to be believed, we are looking to sign Onana from cash-strapped Everton.
Nigel Penn. Arsenal never “give up hope”, and they won’t be buying Toney or any other top priced striker before the summer (if then even). But I think you already knew that!
Is it not possible to get a loan with an option to purchase? Vlahović or Kean (I would like to see Kean in an offensive team), maybe Sørloth….