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Lewis Pangratiou

Edu given three-man transfer shortlist to replace Arsenal star who is ‘not the answer’

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes that the Gunners need to look elsewhere for a striker this summer as they can't rely on Eddie Nketiah moving forward.

The young Englishman is on a good run of form following his reintroduction into the starting line-up. Nevertheless, he could very well be a free agent as his contract at the Emirates Stadium expires on June 30 and whilst the club are hopeful he will sign an extension, no decision will be made until the end of the season.

Regardless of whether or not he stays though, Campbell thinks Edu and the Gunners have to aim higher. In fact, he's even named three players who will improve Mikel Arteta's forward line: "It shows you what half a striker can do in that Arsenal team," Campbell told Football Insider. "Nketiah has a bit of pace and can run in behind. In the second half [against West Ham] I thought he stretched the pitch really well.

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