Arsenal has selected one more target for their purchases in the January transfer window. Alexander Isak is among the top choices to bolster the team’s attack. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their attacking lineup and Isak could be perfect.
The North London giants started their season strong but their form has dipped recently. They sit in the fourth position of the Premier League table with 22 points. Arsenal needs to secure a full three points rather than ending their games in a draw.
They seem to get the notice as their last match ended in favour of the red and whites. Arsenal registered a 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka scored the first goal with Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri adding to the tally.
One shock that the Gunners faced this season was a loss against Newcastle United. The Magpies were responsible for ending their win streak this season. Arsenal tried to get on the scoreboard but the match ended 1-0 in Newcastle’s favour.
Mikel Arteta is in search of a dedicated striker for his team. The team has been managing with Kai Havertz as he is seen playing the role of a no.9. Havertz is an attacking midfielder and somewhat lacks the finish qualities. Arsenal are looking to make a deal with Newcastle United’s Isak to fill in the striker role.
Magpies will not give up Isak easily
Alexander Isak has been the midfield pillar of the Magpies. The club will put up a fight for the youngster in the January transfer window. Isak has proved his potential and capabilities under the manager Eddie Howe.
Isak made his way to St. James Park from Real Sociedad in 2022 at a price tag of 66 million euros. This was a record fee transfer for Newcastle United. He made his debut for the Magpies against Liverpool where they lost against the Reds 1-2 in August 2022.
Mikel Arteta wants to fill in the role of a striker that is currently taken up by Kai Havertz. There are plenty more clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool are looking to make a deal with the striker. The next transfer window will decide if Isak’s contract is extended with the Magpies or if he makes a move out of the club.
Isak speaks out on his links with Arsenal, Barcelona and others
Alexander Isak is on the list of one of the most sought-after strikers in the January transfer window. Arsenal have selected Isak as their primary target by the start of next year. The striker is also under the radar of Spanish club FC Barcelona.
Barcelona are looking for a dedicated striker for their team. Their current striker Robert Lewandowski is 36 years old. The club is actively targeting Isak’s situation and is willing to make an offer for Alexander Isak to bring him to Spain.
Alexander scored 25 goals in 40 appearances for Newcastle United last season. He was the team’s top scorer last campaign. After these transfer rumours, Isak is not very concerned about his future with the Magpies. He is not concerned with the rumours linked with a move and said he is concentrating on his game. In an interview with fotbollskanlenn he said-
” Throughout my career, I have never really talked about or commented on the move rumours during the season”.
January will be an interesting month as it will decide if the Magpies extend the contract for Isak. Arsenal and others have opened the gates for the forward and will not mind a prolific striker like the 25-year-old to their team Arsenal will actively target the situation with Isak.
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