Arsenal could finally secure the services of Alexander Isak this summer, following years of interest in the Swedish striker. The Gunners first identified Isak as a potential target during his time in European leagues and were impressed by how seamlessly he adapted to life in the Premier League with Newcastle United. This success has reignited Arsenal’s pursuit of the forward.
As reported by Football Insider, Arsenal is now prepared to “break the bank” to bring Isak to the Emirates. The report highlights that Mikel Arteta’s side views the 25-year-old as a crucial addition to their attacking options next season. However, Newcastle United, who are building a team to compete regularly in the Champions League, are reluctant to sell unless a substantial offer is made.
Isak has become one of the standout strikers in the league since his arrival at Newcastle, delivering consistently and proving his ability to perform under pressure. Arsenal sees him as the ideal candidate to lead their frontline, especially after missing out on Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško last season. Arteta remains eager to add proven Premier League quality to his squad, and Isak’s technical skill, work rate, and goal-scoring ability make him an enticing option.
The Swedish international would not come cheap, given his importance to Newcastle. Yet, Arsenal appears undeterred, recognising that such an investment could significantly enhance their chances of competing for major honours. According to the same report, Arteta views Isak as a player who could immediately elevate the team’s attacking threat, both domestically and in Europe.
Should the move materialise, it would represent a significant statement of intent from Arsenal, signalling their ambitions to challenge consistently at the highest levels. Isak’s potential arrival would not only bolster their attacking options but also underline their commitment to assembling a team capable of delivering success.
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He certainly won’t be cheap so “breaking the bank” in terms of both the fee and wages is very likely to be an accurate description.
Of course, Arsenal could reduce the financial pain somewhat by offloading Jesus (if he wants to be offloaded, which he may well not) and thereby saving a reported £14m in his wages to accommodate Mr Isak.
Anyway, we’ll see what happens as, should he become available, there are likely to be other clubs interested as well.
I don’t see it. There are a few around for less and his style of play is more like olivier giroud (a player I’m still dirty was let go btw).
@Ausgooner
His style of play is nothing like OG’s. Olivier is the quintessential “target man”, plays well with his back to goal, has good hold up play, good at ariel duels, brings others into play and helps out defensively. Isak is a decent poacher, that’s it. Just saying…
…and Isak’s much, much quicker.
@Jax
And Isak is a better dribbler, that’s about it. Theo Walcott was much much quicker also. Where did that get him? Just asking
“I’m still dirty”?
It does not surprise me that Arteta likes Isak, he is not a bruising center forward, he is a very talented footballer who scores goals. Price and injury record may make him a dubious choice though.
I agree. Isak has also had a pre-EPL injury record as well that we don’t need especially after Timber, Calafiori and Merino proving to be just as light weight recently. Osimhen too. Gyokeres is the man. If they get the next two windows wrong and we remain trophyless, Arteta may face the chop.
Next summer to buy a striker? So has this season been written off? Ridiculous. Not saying Arsenal should be like Chelsea in terms of signings and paying whatever agents want to get bodies in but the club needs to show some ambition and activity this January window.
We really need someone to spearhead the attacks. More so this January. ARSENAL we need a striker as soon as possible.
That’s fair enough, but which clubs are going to sell their best strikers’ mid-season? It’s not impossible, but it’s really not very likely.
I suspect that they’ll want to keep them until the summer window when there’s likely to be (even) more demand and therefore the probability of a bigger fee.
The ideal time to bring in a striker was the last summer window – ten weeks of it. We’ll just have to wait and see now.