Arsenal should have signed this Chelsea star – Paul Merson

Former Arsenal star Ian Wright said it would have been a boost for the Gunners if they had signed Cole Palmer ahead of Chelsea.

Recall that Palmer joined the Blues in the summer from Man City in a deal worth £40 million.

The youngster left the Citizens due to lack of game time but since he arrived at Stamford Bridge, he has emerged as one of their key players.

So far, Palmer has scored 10 goals and created six assists for the West London club.

Speaking on his podcast the Wrighty’s House Podcast, Ian Wright stated that he would have loved to have seen Palmer in the red of his former side.

“I wish we (Arsenal), I don’t want to say who I’d have had him in for, but I’d have loved to have had Cole Palmer.” He said.

“I heard someone saying something that he’s like Mahrez, but he’s not that player, he has so much more,”

Meanwhile, the North London side are well-equipped in the right winger department with Bukayo Saka, but the signing Palmer would have added competition and versatility to that area.