‘Go somewhere like Arsenal and Tottenham’: 20-goal, 6ft 6in striker urged to make north London move

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Arsenal and Tottenham have been mentioned as good destinations for Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo.

Retired Super Eagles ace Christian Obodo believes the 29-year-old striker should pick the Gunners or Spurs over Brighton.

Nwankwo, also known as Simy, currently plays for Italian outfit Crotone.

He scored 20 goals and registered three in 38 Serie A games last season.

However, Simy wasn’t able to help his side survive in the top flight, and now looks likely to leave.

Simy’s contract runs until the summer of 2022 so chances are Crotone could cash in on their asset.

The four-cap Nigeria international is said to be on the radar of Premier League side Brighton, plus a few Serie A sides.

However, Obodo doesn’t want his compatriot to join the Seagulls, instead urging him to consider Arsenal or Tottenham if he wants a move to England.

“If Simy wants to move to England, not to join Brighton,” Obodo told All Nigeria Soccer.

“He should go somewhere like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, the big teams.”

However, Nigeria’s all-time Serie A record appearance holder would like Simy to remain in Italy.

“For me the best place for him to go as a player because I was in those three clubs Fiorentina, Udinese and Torino, I would prefer Fiorentina,” he said.

Arsenal, Tottenham should check him out – TBR View

Arsenal and Tottenham could well be needing new strikers this summer.

Both Gunners forward Alexandre Lacazette and Spurs talisman Harry Kane face uncertain futures.

And Simy certainly wouldn’t be a bad shout for both clubs to check out in the coming weeks.

Standing a mighty 6ft 6in, he is a dominant presence on the pitch and a top targetman and finisher.

However, Simy also does his bit to set up his teammates – Whoscored lists layoffs, flick-ons and short passes as his strengths.

Breaking the 20-goal barrier for a side that ended up being relegated is no mean feat and the sign of a player who’s a cut above.

And given his contract runs out next year, he might not even be particularly expensive.