According The independent, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta he has his sights on signing Newcastle UnitedEdit Striker Alexander Isak when the transfer The window opens again.
The London heavyweights are likely to invest in a star striker ahead of next season and The independent They claim Isak has now become Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's top target.
Arteta has used Gabriel JesusEddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz in charge of the Gunners this campaign and is now looking at the striker who will complete his team.
Newcastle intend to retain Isak despite their concerns over profitability and sustainability, and a summer transfer could depend on Isak handing in a transfer request to join Arsenal.
Higher class
Isak has been in fantastic form for the Magpies in the first division this season. He has amassed 24 goals in just 37 appearances in all competitions under manager Eddie Howe.
The Swedish sensation has excelled with his movement in and around the box and has also been a huge help to opposing defenders with his pace and dribbling skills on the counter-attack.
His strengths would fit the striker profile that Arteta could look for. However, Arsenal have the difficult task of landing him with the Magpies board determined to keep him at St James' Park.
Isak is currently priced at £60 million per Transfermarkt, but a nine-figure transfer fee may be necessary to test the resolve of Newcastle, who may need a big-money outflow to balance their books.
Judging by Arsenal's transfer business last summer, the hierarchy could make an early approach for a new striker. With the Magpies needing funds before June 30, Arsenal could take the opportunity to sign Isak.
Isak is not the only Newcastle player on his radar. The Gunners have also been reported to be interested in signing midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has a £100 million termination clause attached to your contract.
There is a chance Arsenal could sign at least one Magpies player.
