Tottenham’s Jermain Defoe could be like Ian Wright for Arsenal, according to Ray Parlour

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Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes his old club should try to sign Jermain Defoe from arch-rivals Tottenham.

The 38-year-old sees similarities between Defoe and Arsenal goalscoring legend Ian Wright and has welcomed reports linking the Spurs man with a controversial move across London.

“They do need a striker,” Parlour told talkSPORT.

“Marouane Chamakh found it difficult. He did well in the early parts of the season but went off the boil a bit.

“They should get someone who’s a little bit different, who can score a goal, like an Ian Wright. Jermain Defoe would be a good signing for me.

“Tottenham fans won’t like it but that’s how it goes these days. I was there when Sol Campbell signed and he was a great player for Arsenal.”

Parlour also believes that manager Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen his squad in other areas if they are to avoid another trophyless campaign.

“When his major players get injured there is not enough quality behind who can come in and do a job,“ he added.

“When I was playing, when vital players got injured like Dennis Bergkamp, we still had players who could come in and do a good job. That’s the difference now.

“If Arsenal get their top side out they are a very good side, there’s no doubting that.

“But if a couple of them get injured, have they got enough back-up?

“Players like Bendtner and Denilson, can they come in and do a sound job? Last season they had their chances but I don’t think they did.”