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Former England defender Joleon Lescott has suggested that Arsenal made a mistake in last summer\u2019s transfer window, claiming the club should have prioritised a move for Jo\u00e3o Pedro instead of signing Viktor Gy\u00f6keres.<\/p>\n
Speaking during a live broadcast this week, Lescott argued that Pedro\u2019s technical ability, versatility and Premier League experience would have made him a more natural fit for Mikel Arteta\u2019s system. He suggested the Chelsea forward possessed \u201cthe type of link-up play Arsenal have been crying out for,\u201d adding that Pedro\u2019s mobility would have allowed the Gunners\u2019 wide players to flourish more consistently.<\/p>\n
Arsenal invested heavily to bring Gy\u00f6keres to the Emirates, with the Swedish striker arriving on the back of a prolific season abroad. While he has produced important moments, questions have been raised in some quarters of the media about whether his overall profile fully aligns with Arteta\u2019s possession-dominant approach. Lescott believes Pedro, who has impressed at Chelsea this season, should have been the club\u2019s top target.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s Pedro has become one of the Premier League\u2019s most dynamic young forwards, capable of playing as a striker, second striker or wide attacker. His development has accelerated rapidly under the London club\u2019s management, and his blend of technical sharpness and close control has attracted praise from across the league<\/p>\n
\u2018I thought Viktor Gyokeres was brought in to start for Arsenal,\u2019 former England, Manchester City, Wolves and Everton defender Joleon Lescott told https:\/\/skybet.com\/.<\/p>\n
\u2018You\u2019re not spending that amount of money, having identified that position, for him not to play. Surely, he\u2019s been brought in to play in all the big games.<\/p>\n
\u2018They brought in Gyokeres because they thought he was the best of the available strikers.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s easy to say now that Arsenal should have gone for Hugo Ekitike. Joao Pedro is another striker I don\u2019t know why Arsenal didn\u2019t buy.\u2019<\/p>\n
Did Arteta make the right call choosing Gy\u00f6keres over Pedro?<\/strong><\/p>\n Gy\u00f6keres offers power, directness and a more traditional No.9 presence, qualities Arsenal have sometimes lacked in recent seasons. His ability to run in behind and attack crosses gives the Gunners an outlet they previously did not possess. In matches where physicality and penalty-box presence are essential, he fits the tactical plan.<\/p>\n Pedro, however, is undoubtedly the more fluid, creative and technically polished forward. He links play better, is more unpredictable in tight areas and aligns more closely with Arsenal\u2019s short-passing combinations. In that sense, he may indeed have offered stylistic advantages.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Arteta\u2019s decision depends on what he believed the squad needed most. If the priority was a physical, goal-scoring presence, Gy\u00f6keres was the correct choice. If the aim was to enhance fluidity and creativity through the middle, Pedro might well have been the better fit.<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: Arsenal \u2018will break record\u2019 and hand elite star \u2018substantial wage package\u2019 to complete MEGA signing<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Read:\u00a0Arteta to get his \u00a370M signing: Arsenal IN TALKS to sign target Mikel Really wants!<\/p>\n Must Check Out: \u00a3121.3M valued star \u2018NOT WORTHY\u2019 of \u00a3300k-a-week deal \u2013 Arsenal fans told<\/strong><\/p>\n LOVE ARSENAL? CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n