Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has weighed in on the club’s potential need for a new striker, pointing to Julian Alvarez as the ideal candidate to succeed Gabriel Jesus. Speaking in an interview with Metro via BetMGM, the former midfielder expressed doubts about Jesus’s long-term future at the Emirates, citing the Brazilian’s desire for regular first-team football.
Parlour highlighted that Jesus, who is now at a stage in his career where consistent playing time is paramount, may seek an exit at the end of the current campaign. ‘He wants to be on the pitch every week,’ Parlour noted, suggesting that the club should prepare for his departure.
The Arsenal icon then identified Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as a ‘fantastic option’ to bolster the attack. Parlour praised the Argentine’s pace and recalled his impressive performances during his time at Manchester City. ‘His speed and what he showed at City would make him a great addition,’ Parlour added, emphasizing that Alvarez could seamlessly fill the void left by a potential Jesus exit.