‘Still at odds’: Sky pundit says Tottenham’s transfer call not better than Arsenal’s

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Kevin Campbell has claimed that Gabriel Jesus signing for Arsenal is better than Tottenham’s call to bring Richarlison to the club from Everton, as he told Sky Sports.

The former striker added that he is ‘still at odds’ as to where Richarlison will play for Spurs, but he thinks Jesus was ‘the one Arsenal needed’ and he will provide a ‘cutting edge’ for his new side.

Arsenal paid Manchester City £45 million for Jesus from Premier League champions, Manchester City (BBC Sport), whilst their neighbours forked out that little extra to bring Richarlison to club – a deal worth £60 million (Sky Sports).

Tottenham’s firepower, with Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane, is far greater than what Arsenal have at their disposal, so it’s easier for Jesus to settle into his new home over the road.

But when Campbell was asked who got the better deal between the north London duo, he explained why it was Jesus.

“I think Richarlison’s a really good player,” said Campbell. “I have seen him play a lot at Everton. He put Everton on his back last season.

“But I have to say, Jesus. I think Jesus is a winner. Again, he has a big point to prove. I am still at odds with where Richarlison is going to play at Spurs.

“I am not sure if the system is going to get tweaked. But Richarlison can play with Kane or Son. Very good player and a very dangerous player. He’s going to be a handful at Spurs.

“But I think Jesus. This was the one Arsenal needed. They needed that cutting edge at top of the pitch. I think Jesus provides that in abundance.”

WHO WILL SCORE MORE GOALS RICHARLISON OR JESUS?

Both are Brazil internationals and they might find that they are fighting for the same spot come the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Neymar is Brazil’s superstar player, whilst Raphinha has been a revelation for his country ever since he made his debut, so it could be argued that those two are certain starters.

But whoever fairs best during their opening few months in north London, then they might find themselves pushing ahead for that starting spot against Serbia in Qatar.

Either way, with Jesus set to play a more central and regular role than Richarlison will at Spurs, then he should be backing himself to find the back of the net a lot more.