Ex-Arsenal & Spurs player interview: Arsenal should splash £120m for Rice; Thuram bargain of the summer for Spurs; Arsenal should target Chelsea reject +more

In an exclusive interview, ex-Arsenal & Spurs player, David Bentley, told Bitcoin Casinos that Arsenal should splash £120m for Rice in the summer, Bentley also said Marcus Thuram on a free transfer would be bargain of the summer for Spurs.

Arsenal should splash £120m for Rice

Bentley said, “I think West Ham will be looking to cash-in and so I think they are going to sell him. Do Arsenal pay £120m? It’s a lot of money, but what Declan’s shown from week-in-week out in the Premier League and also at international level is that he’ll slot into any side and be a great buy for any team as he’s another that will sacrifice himself for the team and is always at least a 7 or 8 out of 10 whichever game he plays in.

Great player, great personality that gets round the pitch, who is a leader.”

Calum Hudson-Odoi would be a great buy for Arsenal

Bentley told Bitcoin Casinos, “It depends the level they would be going in for him at – if they are going in at a good price then yes – the player has talent, he’s young and if he can slot into the Arsenal way and environment then he’s certainly a player that could be a great fit for them.

He’s very talented but maybe just found himself in a difficult position at Chelsea with a lot of players coming in and different managers, which sometimes is not a great environment for a young player to be developing in.

If he can settle down at a club like Arsenal, with the full support of the club, then he’s certainly a player – if they can get him at the right price – then he could end up being a great buy for Arsenal.”

Partey’s fitness the key to Arsenal winning the title

Bentley said, “Partey is for Arsenal that rock within the team that allows the back four to feel comfortable and allows the players in front of him to express themselves, so Partey keeping fit will enhance their chances of winning the league.

He’s done really well – every time you watch Arsenal he’s that rock within that midfield and I think he’s been exceptional this season.

He gives the more expressive players – like Saka and Martinelli – the chance to play and with Partey they’ve got the right balance with hard work, working as a team but also have them solid players that can get their foot in sacrifice themselves for the team.”

Arteta will build Wenger-Like legacy at Arsenal

Bentley said, “You can see Arteta is obsessed with every aspect of the football club, and I’ve been really impressed with him.

He’s got a good personality about him and has that passion and desire to win. I think he sets his teams up well and gets the best of the players and has unique ways of doing it.

I 100% feel that if Arsenal do win the league, then Arteta can build a legacy like Wenger did. I thought when I was there they are always going to be a club that has the right model and principles and if there is ever a club that you can build a legacy, then it’s Arsenal and with Arteta it could be a perfect relationship because his passion and desire to win, plus if the club continue to support him.”

Marcus Thuram would bargain of summer for Spurs

Bentley said, “if Spurs can get him on a free that would be bargain of the summer – he’s a good player, scores goals and all different sorts of goals. He’s strong, energetic and fast but depends what sort of level of wages.

Yes, be a great deal if they can get Thuram in on a free, but I’m sure there will be a lot of takers too that they will be up against. And then it boils down to the wages.”

Loris should leave Tottenham

Bentley said, “Potentially Loris should leave Tottenham– he’s another player that you can just read in-between the lines and could be at the stage of his career that he looks for a new challenge. But he’s a legend and what a player he is – we’ll just have to see at the end of the season.”

Deli Alli should return to a PL club

Bentley, who used to play with Harry Kane, said, “I’ve got a slight connection with Dele as he was with my agency. He left and I think his bother took over the day-to-day runnings and maybe his personal life hasn’t been managed correctly – but it’s such a shame as he’s such a talent.

But I think he had a good game the other day for Beskitas – I think he scored and put in a man of the match performance, but for a talented player and the age he is it’s a shame it’s just not working out for him.

If someone can get him right again, he’d be a great asset to any PL club.”

Spurs will make top four

Bentley said, “I think if they play the way they did yesterday against City – then Spurs will make top 4.

I think Spurs are a team that ned to pressurize high up the field and need less possession of the ball, but can break off well and at times they did that against City better than they have done in recent weeks. If they keep doing that, they’ve got the ability to finish in the top four.

But it will be difficult for them, as they’ve given away ground earlier in the season that they shouldn’t have done because they didn’t start the games very well.”