Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has urged Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford. The 37-year-old former defensive midfielder said somebody of Toney's caliber can help the Gunners' push for title that has eluded them for the past two seasons. Toney has helped Brentford to regular mid-table finishes since their promotion in 2021.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has urged Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford. The 37-year-old former defensive midfielder said somebody of Toney's caliber can help the Gunners' push for title that has eluded them for the past two seasons. Toney has helped Brentford to regular mid-table finishes since their promotion in 2021. He has bagged 72 goals and 23 assists in 141 games for the club across competitions for Brentford.
In an interview with BeIN Sports, Obi was asked who he thinks the 28-year-old striker should join and the former Chelsea midfielder said, 'I think a club like Arsenal. He has been linked with Arsenal for quite some time now... 'They will need someone like that, a goalscorer. Havertz is doing really well but Arsenal will need somebody like that, a proven goalscorer. 'I look at him and I think he has still got a lot to give in the Premier League.
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