The best option — Rio Ferdinand tells Arteta to sign ex-Real Madrid star on short-term deal

The best option — Rio Ferdinand tells Arteta to sign ex-Real Madrid star on short-term deal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:12 - 01.02.2025

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed the best striker for Arsenal to sign before the transfer deadline.

Arsenal's problems in the centre-forward position have been well documented, and Gabriel Jesus' latest injury only intensifies the situation.

The Gunners are finding ways to get results but with the games coming thick and fast and injuries piling up, Mikel Arteta is looking for solutions.

They reportedly made a bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins that was turned down.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Arteta to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on a short-term loan deal.

Ferdinand believes Benzema would provide a much-needed solution to Arsenal's attacking woes.

"They [Arsenal] need a goalscorer, it's simple," former Scotland striker Ally McCoist said on TNT Sports' pre-match coverage of Arsenal's Premier League tie against Tottenham.

"Go and get Osimhen. He's still been scoring goals in Türkiye, his form is not what it was 18 months ago with Napoli but I think he can get there again."

Karim Benzema in action for Al Ittihad | IMAGO

However, Ferdinand disagreed, suggesting 36-year-old Benzema would be a better option in the short term "I'd go and get Benzema," he said.

"I'd say give me a six-month loan, have that."

Benzema is still performing at an impressive level, scoring 13 goals in 15 games for Al Ittihad this season.

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