Alexander Isak would be ‘perfect’ for Arsenal. ((Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Arsenal have been tipped to sign a new striker in the 2024 summer transfer window and having decided against bringing in a new leader, Gunners reporter Charles Watts would love to see the Premier League star Alexander Isak League at the Emirates Stadium in 2025.
Mikel Arteta has been monitoring the market for a while now, as the Spaniard does not have suitable strikers in his squad.
Kai Havertz has stepped up throughout the first part of the current season to provide Arsenal with goals and assists, but the German lacks the killer instinct of a lethal goalscorer.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres was heavily linked with Arsenal throughout the summer as the Swedish star was coming off a very impressive season in Portugal, scoring 43 goals in 50 games.
Despite this, Charles Watts I would like to see another number nine at Arsenal next season with the Gunners reporter describing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as the “perfect” player for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak would be ‘perfect’ for Arsenal
Write in your latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily BriefingCharles Watts has admitted Isak would be “perfect” for Arteta at Arsenal and the Newcastle striker would be top of his list if the north London club make a move for a new number one in the summer coming
“I’ve always said that Alexander Isak is perfect for Arsenal. He would be at the top of my list of new strikers if he was available,” said Watts.
“He’s been mentioned as a potential target for a while, but I don’t think there’s ever been any talks or anything like that.
“The word coming out of Newcastle has always been that Isak has not been for sale and, given the money it would take to change that position, Arsenal have turned their attention elsewhere, such as Benjamin Sesko, for example
“It will be interesting to see if Newcastle soften their stance on Isak in light of news that talk of a new contract has stalled. If that happens, I’d love to see Arsenal at least try to have a conversation about a possible move.
“The problem, though, is that Isak’s current deal doesn’t run out until 2028, so Newcastle are still in a very strong position. It would still take a lot of money to get him out of St James’ Park.
“Whether Arsenal could spend that kind of money on the striker, I have no idea at the moment.”
