Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Arsenal should secure Karim Benzema on a six-month loan deal, offering a short-term fix for their attacking woes.
Mikel Arteta is under pressure to bring in a new forward during the January transfer window, as Gabriel Jesus is sidelined for the rest of the season due to an ACL injury.
While Kai Havertz has scored 12 goals across all competitions, his performance has faced criticism after missed chances in key matches like the Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle and the FA Cup penalty loss to Manchester United.
Former Scotland and Rangers striker Ally McCoist has voiced concerns about Havertz’s ability to be a consistent goalscorer for Arsenal, suggesting they pursue Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, currently loaned to Galatasaray.
However, Ferdinand believes Benzema, now playing for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, would be the perfect short-term solution.
He emphasized the need for a pure goalscorer, a role that Havertz, often deployed as a No.10 or winger, may not be suited for. McCoist also noted that Havertz could thrive in different attacking positions but urged the Gunners to bring in a clinical striker like Osimhen. But Ferdinand’s focus remains on Benzema, urging Arteta to consider the French striker for the remainder of the season.
