Watkins - give him to us, he’s worth it

💣 The Loose Cannon: Watkins Over Eze – The Smarter Arsenal Move?

So, Arsenal are circling Crystal Palace again, ready to drop £60m+ on Eberechi Eze. Classy on the ball? Absolutely. Worth the same as a prime Fabregas and a small Caribbean island? That's up for debate.

Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins just quietly bagged 19 non-penalty Premier League goals, 13 assists, and nearly dragged Villa to the Champions League all by himself — and yet Arsenal haven't seriously thrown their hat in the ring. It's baffling.

Here's why Watkins is not just a better fit, but better value:

⚖️ Stats Don't Lie – Watkins Delivers

Player	Goals (Non-Pen)	Assists	Total G/A
Ollie Watkins	14	8	22
Eberechi Eze	7	8	15

You want end product? Watkins has it. Eze is all flicks, flair, and fancy footwork — great when you're mid-table. But we're talking about a team gunning for the title. Arsenal need output, not just vibes.

🎯 Tactical Fit – Does Eze Solve a Problem?

Arsenal already have:

• Ødegaard as a central playmaker

• Rice running midfield

• Havertz looking reborn

• Martinelli and Saka on the flanks

Where exactly does Eze fit? Off the bench for £60m?

Watkins, though, answers a real question: Who leads the line? Gabriel Jesus struggles to stay fit. Kai Havertz is doing a job, but a natural No.9 like Watkins gives us depth, movement, and goals. Merino and Trossard are good stand-ins, but no one wins leagues without a proven goalscorer upfront.

💷 Value for Money – Who's the Better Deal?

Let's be honest, £60–70m for Eze is mostly English tax + release clause noise. Villa might ask around the same for Watkins, but:

• He's Premier League proven as a No.9

• He's a big-game player

• He's ready to start, not rotate

If you're going to spend serious money, why not fix the one position that's actually holding Arsenal back?

🧠 Arteta's Call

Arteta has a habit of being two moves ahead. But if he's thinking about squad depth, unpredictability, and title-winning goals… Watkins should be top of the shopping list.

Eze might light up a League Cup game or two. Watkins? He might win you the league.

🚨 Verdict: Watkins > Eze

Eze is a luxury.

Watkins is a necessity.

And if Arsenal miss out on both while chasing shadows, don't say The Loose Cannon didn't warn you.

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