BREAKING: Newcastle have just informed Arsenal that they’re ready to sell €70M star who is better than Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli to them, but only on ONE condition – Mikel Arteta not happy with the condition but Arsenal Sport Director Edu Gasper doesn’t care, he wants to SIGN him
BREAKING: Newcastle have just informed Arsenal that they’re ready to sell €70M star who is better than Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli to them, but only on ONE condition – Mikel Arteta not happy with the condition but Arsenal Sport Director Edu Gasper doesn’t care, he wants to SIGN him
Arsenal’s interest in Alexander Isak has resurfaced, with reports suggesting they are willing to pay £100 million for the Swedish striker this summer.
Arsenal missed out on signing Isak for £37 million less than two years ago when Newcastle United secured his services for £63 million in 2022.
Isak’s impressive performances since then, with 29 goals and four assists in 60 appearances for Newcastle, have elevated his value and attracted attention from top clubs like Arsenal.
While The Gunners were initially interested in Isak when he joined Newcastle, they now face the prospect of a significantly higher price tag to acquire him.
Newcastle, facing financial constraints and the need to adhere to profit and sustainability rules, may consider selling Isak to raise funds. Tottenham Hotspur are also rumored to be interested in the number 9, intensifying the competition for his signature.
Despite speculation about his future, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains adamant about retaining Isak, emphasizing his importance and role to the team. Eddie praised Isak’s recent performances, highlighting his exceptional talent and contribution to the team’s success on and off the field.
Isak himself has remained composed amid the transfer rumors, acknowledging that anything can happen in football but expressing his focus on his current club.
While he recognizes the speculation surrounding his future, Isak maintains his commitment to Newcastle and remains unfazed by the ongoing transfer talks up and down.
For Arsenal, the pursuit of Isak aligns with their summer transfer plans, particularly their search for a versatile striker who is far better than Gabriel Jesus and who can bolster their attacking options. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on adding depth to the front line, although the specific criteria for potential signings may evolve as the season progresses.
“Nobody connected with Newcastle wants to lose him,” the Newcastle boss told reporters ahead of Tuesday night’s game against Everton. “He is an exceptional talent. I thought he was excellent against West Ham. He didn’t score in open play but his two penalty kicks were outstanding and his overall game was very good. His link-up play, his athleticism, it looked like he was in a really good position.”
Isak spoke about his future on Tyneside last month and claimed that “a lot of things can happen”. In an interview with Expressen, he said: “It doesn’t affect me that much. It’s been talked about many times, in many windows. I just see it as that kind of thing. Everybody knows that summer is coming and if something happens, something can happen, but I haven’t really thought about it at all.”
As the summer transfer window approaches, Arsenal will continue to monitor Isak’s situation closely, weighing the potential benefits of acquiring the talented striker against the significant financial investment required.
With competition from other clubs and uncertainty surrounding Isak’s future at Newcastle, Arsenal must navigate the complexities of the transfer market to secure their desired targets and make their fans happy with that signing of who could probably become the best striker in the league alongside Erling Haaland
