World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has told his former club to sign Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin as a replacement for Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian striker is facing up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery last week in a bid to repair a knee injury he sustained at the World Cup with Brazil.
The Gunners forward has made a solid start to life in North London after signing from Manchester City in the summer. Arsenal have been the side to beat so far this season, with Mikel Arteta's side top of the table with the Premier League temporarily paused for the World Cup.
Saint-Maximin has played just seven games in the Premier League for Eddie Howe's side this season with a hamstring injury ruling him out for a large chunk of the campaign. The French winger was used as a substitute late on against Aston Villa and Southampton, but was left on the bench in Newcastle's win over Chelsea.
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Speaking to Football Betting, Petit said: "I'm so sad for Gabriel Jesus, honestly. He's been doing a great job for Arsenal. I love watching him smile on the pitch and he has fit perfectly with Arteta and Arsenal.
"They need reinforcements in the transfer market. There was talk about Goncalo Ramos and although he scored a hat-trick against Switzerland, I think it's too early.
"He didn't have any impact against Morocco. No headers, no runs, no hold up. He disappeared on the pitch yesterday and I think he's a good player, he's doing a good job at Benfica but he's not my first option.
"Zaha from Palace, Saint-Maximin from Newcastle or Pulisic from Chelsea would be my three they should target. Pulisic will fit perfectly with what Arteta wants, he loves playing one-touch football with good movement and he lives in London so it will be an easy switch."
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