Ex-Arsenal winger thinks he knows who Mikel Arteta would prefer to sign between Kingsley Coman & Nico Williams as he offers transfer advice to Gunners boss

Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant believes he knows who Mikel Arteta would prefer between Kingsley Coman and Nico Williams, as he offers his take on who the Gunners boss should target in the search for a new wide man this summer.

Speaking to Makthavare, Pennant said: “I think Nico Williams would be more suited to the Premier League than Kingsley Coman; I’d probably say he’s more of an attractive prospect to bring to the Emirates, especially given his age. You definitely wouldn’t turn your nose up at the opportunity to sign Coman, but I think out of the two, Mikel Arteta would favour a move to Williams.

“Something that Coman does offer that Williams doesn’t is experience in winning trophies. He’s won a lot with Bayern Munich and that experience makes a real impact. It shows in the big moments, which Arsenal will want to be part of, so bringing in players that are serial-winners would definitely be beneficial. That said, these youngsters nowadays fear nothing. Look at Lamine Yamal, he fears nothing and is really special.”

Arteta is keen on signing a winger to add depth and dimension to his attack. Over the last few weeks, both Coman and Williams have been linked with a summer move to the Emirates Stadium. Indeed, reports indicate that Arsenal initiated conversations with the Bayern winger's entourage earlier this month. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is also believed to have held discussions with Athletic Club sensation Williams' camp, with the Gunners ready to trigger his £50 million (€60m) release clause.

Arteta's troops will next be seen in action next Tuesday, April 29, when they host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.