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The bet on the transfer of Arsenal could “change things” for Arteta – Parlor

Former midfielder Gunners talked to Goal about how his old club can bridge the gap between Liverpool and Manchester City

Ray Parlor believes that the time has come for Arsenal to take some risks in the transfer market in an attempt to get back into the game for the Champions League.

The Gunners are in ninth place in the Premier League and are set to jump into the top four for the fourth consecutive year, with their continued absence from the European elite club competition that heavily affects the club’s finances.

And with the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic now adding to Arsenal’s problems, transfers to Emirates Stadium this summer should be extremely difficult.

But Parlor – who has won three league titles and recorded a record 333 Premier League appearances during his 12-year career in North London – says his former club must find a way to strengthen Mikel’s team Arteta, even if it means they have to take a play.

“Maybe they have to take a few more risks that they probably don’t want to do, but sometimes in football you have to take a risk,” he said Objective.

“Because if you can find the right players, you can suddenly turn things around and turn the club because you can compete with the best again.

“And that’s when you can attract great players to the Champions League.”

Parlor added: “You have to be smart, you have to drive and deal sometimes because Arsenal is not a club that will compete with the likes of Manchester City [in the transfer market].

“Not having football in the Champions League is a real burden on the financial situation, that’s why it’s so important to try to get back in as quickly as possible. They had a huge chance last year in the Europa League final if they won that.

“Now they have to find a way somehow, I don’t know which path they take to get back there, but we’ve seen what has been done for Spurs and that’s what Arsenal has to try and come back.

“But it’s not as easy as you think, it’s not simple because you’re competing against good teams, even with teams like Wolves who have improved so much.

“And what happens with Newcastle if the acquisition passes? They are entering and say that we will try in the top four. So it’s really hard to get into the Champions League now. “

Arteta is ready to improve his team at the end of the season, with a central midfielder now at the top of his priority list who has just completed the permanent purchases of central defender Pablo Mari and right-back Cedric Soares.

Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid is a target, but his £ 44 million ($ 54 million) release clause could prove prohibitive, unless Arsenal raises some significant funds with some sales once the window is opened – something that Parlor believes it can happen.

“There are also some players you would probably think you could do without,” said the former Gunners star. “There are many players whose contracts are running out.

“I don’t know what they will do with Lacazette. Nketiah is having a chance now and he’s still a young boy.

“He has yet to improve and improve, but Arteta might say” I like what I see in training from him and I know he will improve. “

“So it will be interesting to see what it does with certain players. I don’t know if Aubameyang stays and obviously it’s important to sign Saka for a long term contract. It was excellent. “

Parlor added: “Now it’s up to the club to hire wisely. Arsenal must do it well.

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“They brought Edu, someone who acted in very good locker rooms, was part of the Invincibles and knows what kind of characters you need if you are successful as a team.

“This is his hardest job now, finding those players who have good characters who cancel out of the other players. It’s difficult, trying to find them. “

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