Arsenal legend Ian Wright urged to join Artetas attack as he flies out with squad for Olympiacos clash

ARSENAL fans were sent into raptures when club legend Ian Wright travelled to Athens for Thursday’s clash with Olympiacos.

Some Gooners even asked the former striker if he bought his boots to help the team qualify for the Europa League last-16.

Wright, who netted 128 goals in 221 appearances for Arsenal in the 1990s, remains an avid fan of his old team.

On Thursday, the 56-year-old posted a snap out in Greece while exploring the famous Acropolis.

Speaking to the camera, Wright told fans: “It’s matchday in Athens, Olympiacos versus Arsenal, come on you Gunners.”

A selection of lucky supporters also up the UNESCO World Heritage site met the club legend and posed for photographs.

On Twitter, fans lauded Wright’s commitment to the team and cheekily asked if he was available for the game.

One fan asked: “Has Wrighty got his boots with him?”

Another joked: “Where will you guys be staying? I wanna come and say hello.”

Twitter user Giorgos wrote: “Us Greek Gooners are pleased Wrighty is coming to Greece.”

And Raf remarked: “Announce Hercules.”

Mesut Ozil is one star in need of replacing for Mikel Arteta’s XI as the German is staying at home ahead of the birth of his first child, and the ill Lucas Torreira is also absent.

But Matteo Guendouzi returns to the matchday squad after being dropped for the weekend demolition of Newcastle.