Ian Wright wishes Arsenal had Man Utd star in their team: ‘I love him’
Arsenal legend and ex-England striker Ian Wright (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have little reason to envy Manchester United given the club’s current Premier League struggles but Ian Wright admits he ‘wishes’ one Old Trafford player was playing for his beloved Gunners. United have long been doomed to finish in their lowest position and with their lowest points tally in Premier League history. They took another beating on Friday night, losing at Chelsea, though they could still end the season with a trophy, with Ruben Amorim’s side taking on Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday. By complete contrast, Arsenal have gone another season without lifting a major trophy, yet they are well-placed to finish runners-up in the Premier League table. Victory against Newcastle United, who sit just two points behind, on Sunday will all but ensure that that happens, capping off a respectable but ultimately unsuccessful season for the Gunners. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. It is beyond clear that Arsenal and United need to improve their forward options, with only four Premier League teams scoring less than the Red Devils this campaign. And yet, Wright admits that he would ‘love’ to see an Old Trafford attacker playing for his former club. Man Utd and Ruben Amorim have not had much to smile about this season (Photo: Getty) ‘I wish we had Bruno Fernandes,’ the Arsenal legend and former England striker said on The Overlap. ‘I wish we had Bruno. I would love to have him at Arsenal.’ In spite on United’s troubles, attacking midfielder Fernandes is having a fantastic season, recording 19 goals and 19 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions. Bruno Fernandes has 38 goal contributions this season (Photo: Getty) By comparison, his counterpart at Arsenal Martin Odegaard has five goals and 11 assists, with the captain coming under fire for his poor form and leadership skills. Fernandes only signed a new contract with United at the start of the season, but the Portugal international has emerged as a top target for the Saudi Pro League. It seems unlikely that the Old Trafford skipper would be sold, but Stephen Warnock believes it is a real possibility as Amorim looks to reshape his squad. ‘No transfer is off limits for Manchester United, especially if they lose the Europa League final,’ the former Liverpool defender told Casino Apps. ‘That includes Bruno Fernandes – they will need funds, and they may see him as the lifeline to reinvest in the squad. I know there have been links to the Saudi Pro League, I’d hope he’s more ambitious than that. ‘The money he’ll be on at United will be more than sufficient, but you just never know in football. United’s hand may be forced by financial constraints.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Arsenal have little reason to envy Manchester United given the club’s current Premier League struggles but Ian Wright admits he ‘wishes’ one Old Trafford player was playing for his beloved Gunners.
United have long been doomed to finish in their lowest position and with their lowest points tally in Premier League history.
They took another beating on Friday night, losing at Chelsea, though they could still end the season with a trophy, with Ruben Amorim’s side taking on Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
By complete contrast, Arsenal have gone another season without lifting a major trophy, yet they are well-placed to finish runners-up in the Premier League table.
Victory against Newcastle United, who sit just two points behind, on Sunday will all but ensure that that happens, capping off a respectable but ultimately unsuccessful season for the Gunners.
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It is beyond clear that Arsenal and United need to improve their forward options, with only four Premier League teams scoring less than the Red Devils this campaign.
And yet, Wright admits that he would ‘love’ to see an Old Trafford attacker playing for his former club.
‘I wish we had Bruno Fernandes,’ the Arsenal legend and former England striker said on The Overlap.
‘I wish we had Bruno. I would love to have him at Arsenal.’
In spite on United’s troubles, attacking midfielder Fernandes is having a fantastic season, recording 19 goals and 19 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions.
By comparison, his counterpart at Arsenal Martin Odegaard has five goals and 11 assists, with the captain coming under fire for his poor form and leadership skills.
Fernandes only signed a new contract with United at the start of the season, but the Portugal international has emerged as a top target for the Saudi Pro League.
It seems unlikely that the Old Trafford skipper would be sold, but Stephen Warnock believes it is a real possibility as Amorim looks to reshape his squad.
‘No transfer is off limits for Manchester United, especially if they lose the Europa League final,’ the former Liverpool defender told Casino Apps.
‘That includes Bruno Fernandes – they will need funds, and they may see him as the lifeline to reinvest in the squad. I know there have been links to the Saudi Pro League, I’d hope he’s more ambitious than that.
‘The money he’ll be on at United will be more than sufficient, but you just never know in football. United’s hand may be forced by financial constraints.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
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