Jamie Carragher believes the Premier League is experiencing a "top-quality striker" drought and pointed to three clubs that need to improve their attacking options in the off-season.

However, Carragher has defended the capital club for not rushing into a deal, insisting Havertz is as good as anyone to lead Arsenal's line.

Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher mused: "I get frustrated when I keep hearing people say 'Arsenal just need a striker'.



It's not just about scoring goals."

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The one-time Champions League winner continued: "You think about some of the other big teams in the Premier League, where are the strikers?

[Nicolas] Jackson isn't good enough for Chelsea.

"There's a dearth of top-quality strikers around the world, so when Mikel Arteta is looking for this guy who is going to take them to the next step for the title, it's very difficult to find the guy who's going to bring you these goals and give you what Kai Havertz does in that position.

So for me, I actually think creation is the big problem."

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