Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has claimed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku would score more goals for Arsenal than Gabriel Jesus.

Asked if he would take Lukaku at Arsenal, ex-England striker and Gunners supporter Bent told talkSPORT: “Yes, without a doubt. I’m not getting rid of anyone but I’ll have him.

“He would get us more goals than Gabriel Jesus. What Jesus has done at Arsenal was brilliant, but there were times where he’d frustrate me because he wasn’t in the box enough.

“There were times when the ball was flashed across the box and nobody was there. He was on the edge of the box. But Lukaku – you know he’s going to be in there. ‘I would star Romelu Lukaku down the middle over Gabriel Jesus.”

Meanwhile, Paul Merson believes Arsenal should sign Lukaku this summer.

“Arsenal need a centre forward,” he told GiveMeSport. “They need someone who is going to get them 25 goals a season.

“I’m not having a go at Gabriel Jesus. He’s a very good player and he’s been a brilliant signing. But he’s not going to get you the goals you need on his own.

“The other day against Brighton, I don’t remember him ever looking like scoring. Jesus can play anywhere. So if you buy a striker he could still get in the team. He could play with a striker.

“Arsenal’s squad is bare. It wasn’t strong enough to win the league. They need to buy players. Top quality players.

“Manchester City are head and shoulders above everybody. So you need to get stronger just to compete.

“Ivan Toney would have suited Arsenal, but that won’t happen now because of his ban.

“Romelu Lukaku might be available. The 30-year-old is an out-and-out centre-forward. He will stay up front and back into players. That might help Arsenal.”