'He wouldn't start for Fulham!': Paul Merson SLAMS Arsenal's decision to hand Eddie Nketiah a new contract as he claims the striker wouldn't play for Everton - and says Mikel Arteta must realise the academy product 'won't get you top four'

Daily Mail | June 26, 2022

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has slammed the club's decision to hand Eddie Nketiah a new contract ahead of the upcoming season.

The 23-year-old striker was set to be a free agent this summer, but despite interest elsewhere, he penned with the Gunners until 2027, in a deal thought to be worth £100,000 a week.

However, Merson believes that Arteta's side should have looked elsewhere to bolster their attack and claims that Nketiah wouldn't start for relegation-struggling sides in the Premier League.

Eddie Nketiah was rewarded with a new deal at Arsenal after strong end to the season

Paul Merson believes that Nketiah is not good to fire Arsenal back to the Champions League

Speaking to the Daily Star, Merson said: 'All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.