Petit Advises Arteta to Pursue Nico Williams Over Isak for Arsenal

Emmanuel Petit has advised Mikel Arteta against splashing out on Newcastle's Alexander Isak, despite the forward's comparisons to Thierry Henry. Instead, Petit believes Arsenal should focus on signing Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, describing him as a "special" talent.

Isak, who has been in impressive form for Newcastle, has attracted interest from Arsenal after Eddie Howe likened him to Henry following a remarkable dribble against Everton. However, Petit feels that the reported £100m fee for Isak is excessive and suggests that Arsenal should stick to their transfer policy.

According to Petit, Arsenal should look towards La Liga for reinforcements, with Williams identified as the perfect candidate. He praises Williams' speed, goal-scoring ability, and compatibility with teammates, suggesting that he could provide the goalscoring prowess Arsenal needs.

Drawing parallels to Manchester City's pursuit of Erling Haaland, Petit emphasizes the importance of having a prolific striker who can consistently deliver 20 goals per season. He believes that Arteta should follow the footsteps of Pep Guardiola in reshaping Arsenal's attacking dynamics to maximize their goal-scoring potential.