The January transfer window will open in a matter of weeks, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been told to sign a former Premier League winger.
Arsenal failed to win against Fulham in the London derby this past weekend and are now six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
TV personality and Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has urged Arteta to sign a new striker in the January transfer window, and now a former Gunner prospect has told the North London club to bring in a 27-year-old winger in the middle of the season.
Jay Bothroyd wants Arsenal to sign Ademola Lookman
Jay Bothroyd has been so impressed with Ademola Lookman’s performance in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening that he has gone on X to urge Arsenal to sign the Atalanta winger in the January transfer window.
Atalanta lost 3-2 to Real Madrid at the Gewiss Stadium in the League Stage game. Lookman scored the second goal for the Italian club in the 65th minute.
@Arsenal please buy @Alookman_ he’s one of the best LW out there and affordable.
— Jay bothroyd (@jaybothroyd) December 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman on fire at Atalanta
Lookman struggled to make a huge impact during his time at Everton, and his loan spells at Fulham and Leicester City were indifferent.
However, the Nigeria international winger, linked with West Ham United in the summer of 2024. has been on fire at Atalanta. Lookman has scored 11 goals and given five assists in 18 matches in all competitions so far this season.
The 27-year-old found the back of the net 17 times and provided 10 assists in 45 competitive matches last season.
What is also remarkable about Lookman is that this season he has played in a number of roles in attack.
Lookman has operated as a central attacking midfielder, left winger and centre-forward for Atalanta this season.
During his time in the Premier League, Lookman scored 11 goals and gave seven assists in 96 matches.