Sign Victor Osimhen & Marcus Rashford! Final pieces in Arsenal title jigsaw as Premier League champion Emmanuel Petit urges transfer raids on Napoli & Man Utd

The Gunners have fallen narrowly short in back-to-back campaigns as they attempt to get their hands on a long-awaited domestic crown. Manchester City are proving to be an immovable object, with the Blues making history with four successive triumphs.

More movement on the recruitment front is expected at Emirates Stadium this summer, with Petit – speaking on behalf of BoyleSports, who offer the latest Euro 2024 betting – suggesting that a raid on Napoli for a proven goalscorer should be launched. The Frenchman said: “I think Arsenal need a 30-goal striker to finally win the Premier League and that man could be Victor Osimhen, who has been amazing with Lille then Napoli. His dream is to come to England and he could be brilliant here. He’s physically so strong and is an out and out number nine, so he’d be my first choice. But as I mentioned, I also think Rashford would be a great addition as he can play out wide and up front. To compete with Man City, Arsenal need four more players, though. City can bring on five players with incredible quality and right now, Arsenal can’t, so they need to have a busy summer ahead.”

Petit, who became a Premier League champion with Arsenal in 1997-98, added on the value that could be found in prising England international Rashford away from Manchester United: “Listen, I know Kai Havertz has improved massively at Arsenal, but it’s difficult to say whether Arteta could do the same with Rashford if he moved to the club. However, I have no doubt that Rashford needs a new start and I think Arsenal could be perfect for him. We all know the quality of Rashford for what he’s done in years at Man United, but everyone questioned Havertz and his position when he moved from Chelsea. Would Rashford be good at Arsenal? Give me the paper, and let me sign it for him right now! Rashford in a good environment would be incredible for the Gunners as they all look miserable at United. I saw what happened with the fan and I understand his frustration, so if Rashford wants to leave, he’s more than welcome at Arsenal and the door is open for him. Havertz was in a strange environment at Chelsea and he wasn’t happy, but he has smiled at Arsenal and I can finally see his teeth - I want that for Rashford.”

Osimhen hit 31 goals for Napoli in 2022-23 as they savoured Serie A title glory, but dipped slightly this season. Rashford, meanwhile, followed up his own 30-goal campaign at United with just eight efforts in 2023-24 and both men may be ready to embrace a new challenge.