Micah Richards has heaped praise on the "ridiculous" Dusan Vlahovic, with the Fiorentina striker continuing to be linked with a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners, as well as Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City have been strongly linked with the 21-year-old, who sees his contract with the Italian club reach its conclusion at the end of next season.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of his captaincy at the club last week and his future in north London now looks very uncertain.
The 32-year-old sees his contract with the Gunners expire at the end of next season and could be sold either in January or the summer as Arsenal look to secure a fee for his services.
Meanwhile, Alexandre Lacazette's deal at the Emirates Stadium expires at the end of this season - and as it stands, there is no indication that he will put pen to paper on an extension.
So, it makes complete sense for Arsenal to be targeting someone of Vlahovic's quality. Former Fiorentina defender Richards has now told the Gunners exactly why they should make a move for the Serbia international.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5Live, via Metro, Richards said: "I have watched him a couple of times now. He is lightning. It's ridiculous.
"He has got 16 in 18 this season. His left foot is like a wand. I am telling you now: he is everything, he is everything you need."
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vlahovic's asking price is €90.5million (£77m) - which would break Arsenal's club-record signing of Nicolas Pepe (£72m) in 2019.
Fiorentina have tried to negotiate new terms with Vlahovic, but club president Rocco Commisso admitted in October that he did not see an extension happening with their prized asset.
He said: "Fiorentina made a very important offer to the player, a contract proposal that would have made him the highest paid player in the history of the club.
"Our offer had also been improved on several occasions over time, to meet the demands of both Dusan and his entourage, but despite our best efforts, the renewal proposal was not accepted.
"In these weeks that I have been here in Florence, I have personally tried to find a solution that could make the lad and the club happy.
"But, to my great regret, our every attempt and every effort has not been rewarded... Dusan Vlahovic has a contract that binds him to Fiorentina for the next 21 months.
"We are sure the player, as he has always shown, will give his contribution to help the team achieve its goals, demonstrating the professionalism that has distinguished him."
