Are Arsenal hesitant to commit to Viktor Gyökeres or Benjamin Šeško because they are quietly positioning themselves for Alexander Isak, if he becomes available?
Before dismissing that idea as overthinking, ask yourself this: Given how urgent Arsenal’s need for a striker appears to be, would they not have already moved for Gyökeres or Šeško if they were fully committed?
Šeško has a release clause, and Gyökeres’s price tag is already widely known.
Liverpool links raise urgency, but also opportunity
We are all aware Liverpool intend to cap their summer spending spree with a striker, and top of their list is Alexander Isak. After reportedly spending close to €200 million (£169 million) on Miloš Kerkez and Florian Wirtz, it seems unlikely they would stretch beyond €100 million (£85 million) for the Newcastle forward, but they may still surprise us.
This is where Arsenal’s pull becomes important. Consider the recent transfer battles they have won:
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Real Madrid wanted Kai Havertz, yet Arsenal secured him
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Martin Ødegaard left Madrid to captain Arsenal
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Declan Rice rejected Manchester City and Bayern Munich
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Martin Zubimendi turned down Liverpool for the Emirates
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Viktor Gyökeres is reportedly focused solely on Arsenal
If Liverpool manage to convince Newcastle United to sell Isak and a fee is set, there is no reason why Arsenal could not convince the Swedish striker to choose North London over Merseyside.
Arteta’s patience could be part of the plan
Perhaps Arsenal’s lack of movement is not hesitation, but strategy. They may be deliberately holding fire, waiting for their true target to become available – though The Gunners have been told that it is an unrealistic dream..
Following Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain, Mikel Arteta remarked that his side were the better team. Luis Enrique, however, offered a blunt counterpoint: goals are what matter most.
As quoted by Chris Wheatley via Facebook, Enrique said, “I don’t agree at all. The best team is the one that wins.”
Arsenal do not need to dominate every match. What they need is a reliable source of goals.
And Alexander Isak just might be it.
Am I the only dreamer Gooners?
Daniel O
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Very fertile imagination you have there!
Nothing wrong with dreaming! If we’re unwilling to stump up 70 or 80 million for a striker with similar attributes though, hard to see us stretching to the 120 or more it would take to pry Isak away from Newcastle.
Craziest and wildest imagination. Other clubs are getting business done. City and Liverpool already completed 3 signings or more. But arsenal? Arsenal signed Zubimendi in January, signed Zubimendi in April, signed Zubimendi in May, still signing Zubimendi in June.
Fantastic signings. If anyone says Arsenal is not a joke of a club, please tell me what else they are……
More delusion than dream at this point. Madrid was never serious about Havertz. Odegaard left Madrid for guaranteed playing time. Bayern and Arsenal pulled out of Rice transfer due to the inflated fee. Zubimendi turned down liverpool last summer. When he’s open to move, Arsenal are the only bidders.
If you compare not only the approach but the results so far between Liverpool and Arsenal in the transfer market this summer, Liverpool are currently winning hands down, aren’t they?
They identify targets, negotiate often with minimum fuss and secures them. That’s it. Arsenal seems mired in problems with many players it reportedly targets such as Gyokeres, Sesko, Osimhen etc.
It’s now being suggested that Arsenal could move in should Liverpool not buy Isak, if they intend to buy him. It’s possible, but I don’t really see that happening. Something will probably get in the way, apart from the huge price that Newcastle will demand for their star player.
Regarding the striker issue. Breaking news, I’ve just read on the BBC Website that Andy Carrol has left Bordeaux.
Well I think having been connected with any striker with a pulse, I thought I’d throw Carrol into the mix, might as well join in I suppose. 🤣😂👍