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Owen Hargreaves has sent a transfer message to Arsenal (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Owen Hargreaves has urged Arsenal to bolster Mikel Arteta\u2019s attacking options in the summer and believes a former Real Madrid forward would be an ideal target for the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Arteta\u2019s side have moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League despite only Viktor Gyokeres scoring more than six goals in the competition.<\/p>\n

Arsenal\u2019s reliance on set-pieces has been criticised by a number of pundits and even by some within the Premier League, including Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler.<\/p>\n

The Gunners won\u2019t care one bit if the tactics lead to a first Premier League title since 2004, however, with Arsenal nine points ahead of second-placed Manchester City going into the business end of the season.<\/p>\n

Arsenal were hoping to win their first trophy since 2020 at Wembley last weekend but were beaten 2-0 by title rivals Man City in the Carabao Cup final.<\/p>\n

Despite that setback Arteta\u2019s side are still on the verge of a sensational season as they target a long-awaited Premier League title and eye deep runs in both the Champions League and FA Cup.<\/p>\n

Given the level of planning at the club, one eye will already be on the summer transfer window and the chance to strengthen a squad that has been hailed as the strongest in Europe.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal\u2019s back-five looks incredibly settled, conceding just 22 goals in 31 Premier League games, but several attacking positions could be looked at by Arteta.<\/p>\n

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard recently urged Arsenal to sign a new left-winger to replace Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, while several pundits want to see another striker signed to replace Gyokeres.<\/p>\n

Hargreaves also believes it is in the attacking areas that Arsenal should prioritise in the summer transfer window, naming Nico Paz as an ideal target.<\/p>\n

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Como star and ex-Real Madrid forward Nico Paz (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Argentina international Paz is currently thriving under ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas at Italian side Como, having signed from Real Madrid in 2024.<\/p>\n

Spanish giants Madrid are believed to have the option to re-sign Paz but Hargreaves has urged Arenal to launch a move for the 21-year-old, who looks set to feature at this summer\u2019s World Cup and has also been linked with fellow Premier League giants Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Asked about possible Arsenal summer signings, Hargreaves said on TNT Sports<\/a>: \u2018There\u2019s\u00a0a young lad at Como,\u00a0Nico Paz.<\/p>\n

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\u2018There\u2019s\u00a0an option\u00a0for him to go back to Real Madrid but if I\u2019m Arsenal\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2018This kid \u2013\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0see him at the World Cup.\u00a0Mikel Arteta will already know that this boy will be a star and if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0ask you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0get.<\/p>\n

\u2018A player like that could suit Arsenal.\u2019<\/p>\n

Premier League legend Fabregas has repeatedly heaped praise on Paz since he joined Como from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

\u2018Nico does incredible things,\u2019 Fabregas said back in November. \u2018He is a footballer capable of pulling a trick out of his hat at any moment.\u2019<\/p>\n

Speaking just last week, meanwhile, Fabregas said: \u2018He sees the goal, he is not afraid.<\/p>\n

\u2018Nico enjoys playing, he can play different roles and he is very complete player. I see a very, very big potential in him.\u2019<\/p>\n

Arsenal return to action after the international break with a FA Cup quarter-final against Championship side Southampton.<\/p>\n

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