Isak celebrating a goal

Former Newcastle striker joins call for Arsenal to sign Premier League star

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Former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand has become the latest pundit to urge Arsenal to invest in Alexander Isak, claiming the Swedish forward could be the key to ending the Gunners’ Premier League title drought. Arsenal, despite being one of the top-scoring teams last season, have struggled to replicate their offensive dominance this term due to injuries to key players. Ferdinand believes that signing a clinical finisher like Isak would transform Arsenal into champions.

Arsenal have long operated without relying on a traditional centre forward, a strategy that served them well during their high-scoring campaign last season. However, their current struggles in front of goal highlight the need for a proven striker, especially as they look to keep pace with rivals in the title race. Many experts and fans alike have suggested that Isak could be the solution to Arsenal’s goalscoring issues.

The Newcastle United star has been in sensational form this season, showcasing his ability to score crucial goals and lead the line effectively. Ferdinand, speaking to Expressen, was unequivocal in his praise for the Swedish international and his potential fit at Arsenal. He said: “If you want a striker right now… Take Isak from Newcastle and put him in Arsenal’s team, I think they will win the league then. Without doubt. Defensively, they are the best in the league. And he scores the goals that he does, but I don’t want to see him go to Arsenal.”

Isak scoring v Arsenal
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Ferdinand’s comments reflect a growing consensus that Arsenal’s current squad, while strong, lacks a player with Isak’s ability to consistently deliver goals in critical moments. The 25-year-old has already proven his worth in the Premier League, combining technical skill, composure, and finishing ability to establish himself as one of the league’s top forwards.

Despite his obvious quality, signing Isak would require Arsenal to make a significant financial commitment. Newcastle are unlikely to part ways with their star striker easily, meaning any deal for the Swede would come with a hefty price tag. However, if Arsenal are serious about ending their title drought, an investment in a player of Isak’s calibre may be precisely what they need.


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8 Comments

  1. He is not worth £150mn in Jan window. . His recent form is great but seems to be injury prone since coming to PL.

    Sesko or Gyokeres are cheaper and better in Jan. If we don’t buy anyone this window then by all means discuss Isak for the summer.. Liverpool could be 9 points ahead by next week when we play City and potentially 12 points if we lose to them and Liverpool win!

  2. If Arsenal fail to sign a striker in the next 8 days of the window, it’d be a massive setback to put it very mildly. But it’d actually border on criminal negligence.
    I honestly thought that the Kolo Muani loan opportunity was best for Arsenal in the circumstances. A full France International, strong traditional No. 9. Could have done a job for six months and allow the club to pursue their plans for the summer.
    Well, that’s like crying over spilt milk now. I just hope we get a decent forward player or the season might be over before Saka is back

    1. Mikel does not need a striker , Period! Lets get over this. With recognized strikers he finished 8th, without them he finished 2nd. He cannot work with established strikers or established strikers do cannot work with him, either way he does not need a striker. Mikel needs defenders as defenders defend him every game by scoring goals. GabbyM, now Calafori. (And finally trophies are not important, finishing top 4 is)

      1. The Shoba Reality Show,

        I assume there’s a massive piece of sarcasm in your piece, or you’ve been at the sauce again. 😉👍

  3. What is it with these pundits and there Arsenal should go out and buy Isak.

    What planet are they on, like Newcastle who are doing well in both the Cups and are nicely positioned in the League, are going to sell one of their priced assets in the January transfer window or Summer for that matter.

    Ferdinand says that with Isak, he thinks that we would win the League. Were that to happen we would need help from other clubs, remember it’s not in our hands.

    But it’s a non starter really isn’t it. They say if we were to offer a big transfer fee it could swing it our way. I think not.

    But here’s an after thought, maybe if we added Havertz and a cash deal, Newcastle may not be able to resist it. (That was a joke by the way).🤣😂

    And before anyone calls me stupid, I’d just like to say that Ferdinand started it.😂🤣😉👍

  4. If it weren’t for Newc owners I would say make a bid they can’t refuse but they don’t need the money they are looking at ways to pump money into the club by other means I don’t even think they would sell for 150 When Isak signs a new deal he should demand a realistic release clause of fair market value Which for me is about 90m it would be more if not for injuries

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