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Ian Wright believes it's 'imperative' for Arsenal to sign £45m target Houssem Aouar as club icon claims defeat against Liverpool felt like a 'training game' for Jurgen Klopp's side

Ian Wright has urged Arsenal to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, with the Gunners icon insisting it is 'imperative' that Mikel Arteta lands his man before the closure of the transfer window.

Arteta's side went into Monday's contest with Liverpool in good form but the Premier League champions demonstrated they are on a different level altogether, with Jurgen Klopp's side running out 3-1 winners at Anfield.

The new Arsenal boss is desperate for a midfielder to bolster his options this season, with Aouar and Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey heavily linked with a move to north London.