Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak could ‘push’ for a move away from the Tyneside club next summer amid interest in the Arsenal forward.
The 25-year-old has been on a roll the Gunners’ target list since the summer as Mikel Arteta is keen to add a good new number to his squad if the right player is available.
Arsenal reporter Charles Watts believes Isak is the “perfect” player. for the Gunners but believes it will be difficult for the north London club to lure the Sweden international away from St James’ Park in 2025.
Arteta may have been giving some hope as Football Insider report that the 25-year-old could ‘push’ for a move away from Newcastle next summer as the former Real Sociedad star wants to play Champions League football and is increasingly concerned about his chances of ‘reach this level on Tyneside.
This comes after a report from the Daily Mail claimed that Isak’s camp have delayed talks over a new contract with Newcastle, however, the Magpies still hold all the cards over the forward’s future as his current deal with the Premier League club does not expire until to 2028.
Arsenal would have to part with a large sum of cash to bring Isak to the Emirates Stadium next summer and it could be a move that lifts the Gunners to the next level.
What would Alexander Isak bring to Arsenal?
Isak has shown many moments of brilliance since completing one Transfer of 63 million euros to Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, scoring 37 goals and assisting six more in 75 games in a black and white shirt.
The Swedish striker ended a goal drought at the weekend by scoring against Chelsea, but in a better team than Newcastle, the 25-year-old can take his game to the next level.
The Magpies star would be part of a team that dominates most teams in the Premier League and would benefit from the creativity of the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.
It remains to be seen whether Isak prompts a move away from Newcastle next summer, and if he does, it will be interesting to see which teams make an official move for the Swedish forward.
