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Joe Cole Says Arsenal Picked the Wrong Striker as Arteta Backs Gyökeres

The discussion follows a quiet debut at Manchester United.

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Overview

  • Joe Cole told Hayters TV that Arsenal should have signed Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Gyökeres, calling the Swede a question mark but predicting he will score goals.
  • Gyökeres made his Arsenal debut at Old Trafford and was substituted after about an hour without a shot on target, though Arsenal won the match.
  • Mikel Arteta declined to criticise the new signing, highlighting his pressing work and arguing the lack of chances was a team issue, calling the away win a good start.
  • Osimhen left Napoli for Galatasaray for roughly £65 million and recently posted 37 goals in 41 games for the Istanbul club, according to the reports.
  • Coverage notes Gyökeres arrived off prolific seasons in Portugal, and one report citing Transfermarkt suggests he has missed fewer games through injury than Osimhen.