Arsenal get 'major boost' in signing 'world-class' 25yo star, he's the priority target – report

Based on TeamTalk, Arsenal have been handed a significant increase in signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak amid his reluctance to commit his future to the Magpies.

The Gunners have been broadly fancied to signal a brand new striker final summer time, however they didn’t make any acquisition in the long run. Isak was a type of on their switch radar, however Newcastle had no plans of parting methods with him.

Nonetheless, they’ve now been handed an enormous increase as per Teamtalk who declare that Isak desires to be taking part in constant Champions League soccer. He doesn’t consider the Magpies can obtain that focus on.

Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of ‘world-class’ strikers to bolster the squad and Isak is the person they need essentially the most. With the Swede’s contract solely expiring in June 2028, he’ll nonetheless price greater than £100 million.

Doable deal

Isak has been injury-prone in his Magpies profession, however he has been efficient when on the pitch. The 25-year-old netted 25 objectives from 40 appearances final season and likewise created loads of probabilities for his teammates.

The Swede is sweet along with his anchor play and has the power to tackle defenders along with his very good dribbling expertise. These are the qualities which might go well with the present taking part in fashion below supervisor Mikel Arteta.

The asking value shouldn’t be a stumbling block for the Gunners, who’ve spent an analogous quantity to buy Declan Rice currently. The large query mark is whether or not the Magpies would entertain his sale by subsequent summer time.

Isak will nonetheless have 3 extra years left on his contract and there’s a chance that they might maintain him for an additional marketing campaign. A deal might rely on the striker pushing for an exit on the finish of the marketing campaign.

Arsenal will likely be hoping that occurs as they’re anticipated to make an enormous outlay on a brand new marksman earlier than subsequent season. If Isak is unavailable, they might flip their consideration to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.