Micah Richards Urges Arsenal to Replace Martinelli with ‘Amazing’ Crystal Palace Star Eberechi Eze

Posted Tuesday, August 05, 2025 by tribalfootball

Micah Richards has delivered a scathing assessment of Gabriel Martinelli’s recent form, urging Arsenal to make a bold move for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

The former Man City and England defender doesn’t believe that Martinelli, 24, has what it takes to be a key player for Arsenal, suggesting he should become more of "impact player" off the bench.

The 37-year-old added Crystal Palace's Eze would be a great signing and remains unconvinced by new signing Viktor Gyokeres.

He said on The Rest is Football podcast: "How many times have we said Arsenal need a new striker? We said it every week last season.0

“They’ve needed one for a while now. I still believe they need a left winger as well…they’ve been linked with Eze haven’t they.0

“I think Martinelli can definitely do a job but he’s more of an impact player right now, great to have off the bench, so if they could get Eze that would be amazing.0

"In terms of Gyokeres, I think it’s a very good signing but I still think there are question marks if he can do it at this level consistently.0

“I’ve watched loads of videos of him and I think he’s really good with his movement, he’s a really clever striker. I don’t think people should expect him to hold the ball up really well because I saw some times when it came off him but he still scored two goals in the match so he got lots of praise. He will cause teams problems though and he’s exactly what Arsenal needed, for sure."