In the latest media interview, legendary Arsenal star Petit expressed his views on the team's future recruitment strategy. In particular, he pointed out that Arsenal should be more aggressive in their bid to sign the young and promising Jekyll and Hyde in comparison to Watkins, who has been getting a lot of attention lately.
Petit spoke highly of Zekeresch's potential, emphasizing, "I watched Zekeresch in the Champions League and it was nothing short of spectacular. It's unbelievable how quickly he has improved, especially in the years since he joined Sporting Portugal. Although his price tag is predicted to reach £50 million, the investment is certainly worth it given his youth and huge potential for development."
As for Watkins, another popular target for reinforcements, Petit similarly recognized: "Watkins' performance at Villa last season was truly outstanding, and he became a nightmare for defenders. I am aware that Arsenal would have to pay a hefty transfer fee to sign him, which is estimated to be as high as £100 million. But nonetheless, from an age and long term development point of view, I think Zhekelash is the more appropriate choice."
Petit further explained, "Watkins is 28 years old and although he is in the prime of his career, he no longer has a significant age advantage over Zhekai Lesh. In the world of soccer, youth is capital, and young players often bring greater sale value and a longer peak period. Therefore, I strongly recommend that Arsenal prioritize the signing of Zhekai Lesh, who will be an integral part of the team's future."
This interview not only shows Petit's insight into the team's future as an Arsenal star, but also provides new ideas for Arsenal's reinforcement work. In the transfer market, Arsenal will be how to choose, it is worth waiting to see.
