It is the worst-kept secret that Arsenal will want to sign a striker this summer.
Striking duo Gabriel Jesus, who has only scored four goals, and Eddie Nketiah, who has only scored five, have undoubtedly been so disappointing that the Arsenal attack yearns for an upgrade.
Despite Kai Havertz’s impressive form (8 goals and 5 assists in 11 games), which poses a threat to this transfer swoop, it would be astonishing if Mikel Arteta and Edu overlooked the need for a top striker..
It is unclear who this upgrade is, but according to the Independent, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak could be it.
Mikel Arteta thinks the Swede is ideal for his project, according to The Independent. His exploits at Real Sociedad may have already convinced them, but his growth and development since joining Newcastle have undoubtedly further piqued their interest.
In the last two seasons, he has scored 29 goals in 48 league appearances (19 goals have come this campaign).
Isak would have been “untouchable” if Newcastle hadn’t had to sell to balance their books and comply with FFP.
However, it is anticipated that he’ll be sellable in the summer.
Arsenal want to be the team that signs him, but according to the Independent, the North Londoners would not exhibit desperation in this transfer race.
Apparently, they already know how much they’re willing to pay for the striker and will not get involved in a back-and-forth transfer saga.
The Gunners may make a take-it-or-leave-it offer to the Magpies for Isak. If the Magpies reject the offer, as claimed by the Independent, they’ll turn their focus to other striking targets like Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP, Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna, and Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig.
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Won’t be long now before the real wheeling and dealing begins. If this sight is to be taken seriously then it appears that Arsenal are kean on every other Newcastle player. I think the real interest will be more in seeing who will be packing their bags rather than the in comings. I hope Arteta and Edu think outside the box and identify two players who will provide real long term value to the team and not simply go for inflated tried and tested names.
Arsenal will not be signing Isak. He’s got a long contract at Newcastle and they can charge whatever they like for him. They won’t be selling their star asset.
Newcastle don’t NEED to sell anyone , with new sponsorship coming into the club, the 73 million is wrote straight off .They have the richest owners in football why would they let top 6 bullies take what their hard working scouts have found. Arteta and Edu have done fantastic but not good enough they didn’t identify isak and bruno until they where at Newcastle btw excellent work getting Rice 3 years when he’s at his best he will be going to Newcastle.
Worry about CL qualification first before boasting about Rice.
Why Newcastle? So Rice would leave CL Arsenal for Newcastle and battle to qualify for Europa league?
You’re funny thanks for the laugh.
You should worry about spuds and Villa, you’re not big game hunters.
Isak is more injury-prone than Gyokeres who in addition is a great play-maker. Gyokeres is the way to go or otherwise Sesko for me. Sesko can develop well under arteta.
Arsenal must integrate 3 youths in the senior team also: nwaneri, Chido and Duberry
Arteta had in his presser last Friday, was quoted to have said that Arsenal will still keep GJesus at the club next season.
So therefore, in the current Arsenal’s striker dept, GJesus, Eddie Nkethia and Karl Havertz. Are all in the dept competing for the only one available slot of starting as centreforward in the Gunners starting XI team..
But if Arsenal will a new striker of clinical finish top league regular goals scorer next summer. Aerwra’s wielding axe will then fall on Nkethia axeing him to leave the Club next summer on sale or on another loan move. So as to make room for the new signed striker.
Arteta had in his presser last Friday, was quoted to have said that Arsenal will still keep GJesus at the club next season.
So therefore, in the current Arsenal’s striker dept, GJesus, Eddie Nkethia and Karl Havertz. Are all in the dept competing for the only one available slot of starting as centreforward in the Gunners starting XI team..
But if Arsenal will sign a new striker of clinical finish top league regular goals scorer next summer. Arteta’s wielding axe will then fall on Nkethia axing him to leave the Club next summer on sale or on another loan move. So that room will be provided for the new signed striker accommodation.
Fully agree that Isak would be one of the best choices amongst all other strikers. He is fast, strong and clinical, qualities which an elite striker should possess and most importantly, he is PL proven. Definitely Newcastle will demand a high price for him but if Arsenal can pull this one through, nothing like it.
For me, i would prefer Osimhen or Gyokeres. But if they still get Isak no problem.