Now that the club is aware of the possible expenses involved, Arsenal is looking into the possibility of signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Isak is one of many strikers that Arsenal has been eyeing recently; other players they have their eye on include Benjamin Sesko, Joshua Zirkzee, Viktor Gyokeres, and Victor Osimhen. Isak, though, stands out as the only one of these choices who has already shown his mettle in the Premier League, earning Arsenal’s highest priority.
Isak, a Swedish international who has received 44 caps for his nation, is reportedly being pushed by Newcastle to start talks on a new contract. Newcastle is willing to pay Isak more and include a release clause in his new contract in an effort to guarantee his future with the team. This action is being taken as Newcastle prepares to face the prospect of a 20% salary reduction for every player as a result of their Champions League qualifying failure. But according to reports, the team is prepared to give Isak a pass because of his significance to the group.
Although Newcastle’s attempts to secure a new deal for Isak would show their commitment and capacity to hold onto important players, there are rumors that a sizable offer might still persuade the team to sell. Keith Wyness, the former chief executive of Everton, believes that Newcastle could be convinced to cash in on Isak this summer with an offer of about £100 million. In an interview with Inside Track, Wyness called Isak a “high-quality finisher” and said that he would be a perfect addition to Arsenal’s front line. He did point out that Isak has had some injury problems, despite the fact that when healthy, he has shown his abilities.
Apart from their interest in Isak, Arsenal has also been connected to Brian Brobbey, an Ajax striker. The 22-year-old Dutch international has drawn interest from Manchester United and Arsenal after having a successful season with 22 goals across all competitions. During a Q&A session on TikTok, the obviously self-assured Brobbey said that it would take €80 million (£68 million) to entice him away from Ajax. In addition, he stated that he would rather play for Manchester United in the future, particularly under Erik ten Hag, his former coach. Nonetheless, Brobbey left the door open for a possible transfer to Arsenal by not entirely discounting the chance of joining other teams.
Arsenal’s search for a new striker is still a top priority as the summer transfer window draws to an end. The team’s offensive options for the upcoming season will be greatly influenced by their ability to sign Isak or another top target, such as Brobbey.
