Arsenal lead Manchester United in the race to sign Alexander Isak
Arsenal currently lead manchester united in the race to sign the talented Swedish attacker Alexander Isak from Newcastle UnitedEditaccording to the iPaper through Caught offside.
The Red Devils have previously been linked with the talented striker, but the Gunners appear to have overtaken them in the race. Caught offside carries a report that states Mikel Arteta have prioritized signing a striker in the summer with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Ivan Toney and Joshua Zirkzee on the list of potential targets.
However, Isak has now become a serious option for Arsenal. The report says the Gunners are leading Manchester United in the race to sign the striker as Newcastle want to ban any transfer with United as part of their deal to allow manager Dan Ashworth to move to Old Trafford.
Isak has been one of Newcastle United's best players since arriving from Real Sociedad at the start of last season. Injuries have restricted his progress, but the 24-year-old has still managed 16 goals in 30 appearances for the club in all competitions this season.
Clubs could take advantage of Newcastle United liquidation
He Caught offside The report adds that Newcastle United may have to do a fire sale in the summer to comply with financial fair play restrictions and Alexander Isak is one of their most sellable assets. Transfermarkt values the 24-year-old around £60 million but Eddie Howe and company. They are likely to demand more if clubs like Arsenal come calling.
Isak is not the traditional number nine who can play with his back to goal. He is more of the type of striker who likes to stay on the edge and run behind the defense, considering his fast playing style. In fact, the Swedish striker is also capable of playing on the left wing.
If United really accepts this transfer ban clause to get Dan Ashworth, Arsenal could have a free hand in Isak. Mikel Arteta needs to analyze whether the 24-year-old is the type of striker he wants in his system. It seems like a more traditional number nine would suit Arsenal's style of play better.
If the Magpies don't have to make a sale, it is highly unlikely they will part ways with Isak in the summer. Eddie Howe is building an exciting team at St.James' Park and Isak is the cornerstone of that project. Interested clubs will have to wait until the summer to find out about Alexander Isak's situation and wait and see if Man Utd or Arsenal act on their interest when the summer arrives.
