John Terry has made a 'worrying' prediction about Arsenal's future, suggesting the club could dominate the Premier League for the next three years but still need a world-class striker. The former Chelsea captain believes Mikel Arteta's squad lacks a prolific goalscorer, despite the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres last year.
Arsenal's title win and transfer needs
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in two decades last month, finishing seven points clear of Manchester City. The club is now looking to strengthen further, with a new left winger among their targets. However, Terry questions whether Gyokeres, who scored 21 goals in his debut season following a £64 million move from Sporting CP, can be the long-term solution up front.
Terry's verdict on Arsenal's attack
Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Terry said: 'I actually feel you guys are missing out on a top striker that’s going to get you 25, possibly 30 goals a season. You look at all the best sides over the past 20 years, Henry done it, Rooney done it, Drogba, every team had that one player up front who produced those goals.'
When asked who he would sign, Terry replied: 'Harry Kane. I’m actually not sure who would want to go to Arsenal, that’s the issue. Worryingly, I think you guys for the next two or three years have got the opportunity to dominate.'
Terry's thoughts on Chelsea and Xabi Alonso
Terry also commented on Chelsea's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso as manager, endorsing the move and urging the club to support him with experienced signings. 'It’s not been ideal and it’s probably been the worst season I’ve seen since I retired,' Terry said. 'I think ownership and sporting directors went down the role of bringing in players who are young and maybe hungry, but my view has always been we need experience around this group of young players.'
He added: 'I’m hoping with Alonso coming in, after the disastrous season we’ve had, I think he’s a really good signing and actually I don’t think we could’ve got any better in the position we’re in. He’s got a great football brain, I’ve come across him, played against him for many years, I think he’s going to sign some experienced players. If he gets the freedom to sign the players he wants, we could move in a direction that’s better for us.'
However, Terry does not expect Chelsea to challenge for the title soon: 'Do I think we’re competing for the Premier League? No, I don’t. I think we’re a couple of years away from that.'
