Arsenal set to bid £101m to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United
Arsenal have fallen to fifth place in the first division after three consecutive games without winning. While the points lost against Liverpool They can be forgiven for their offensive displays against Bournemouth and Newcastle UnitedEdit They were far from ideal and highlighted a glaring gap in the team: a powerful striker.
Football 365 has reported that Mikel Arteta He is “determined to take Arsenal's attack to the next level” and wants the club to sign Swedish international Alexander Isak next year. The Gunners are said to be willing to go “everything possible” to back the Spaniard and are set to beat their own spending record by making an initial bid worth £101m for the Newcastle United marksman.
The Magpies are understood to have viewed the 25-year-old as an untouchable figure in their squad, but despite their recent riches due to an investment in the Middle East, Arsenal's offer in excess of £100m could tempt them to sell to Isaac. The Londoners already know a lot about the forward, especially after the winning goal against them a few days ago.
Isak would be perfect for Arteta
Kai Havertz has done a good job as the team's makeshift striker as hopes continue to dwindle in Gabriel Jesus. A striker should have arrived at the Emirates Stadium last summer, but perhaps better late than never, especially if it means Arsenal could sign a player of the caliber of Alexander Isak, who could certainly be worth the potential club record fee.
After having stood out in La Liga, the former Real Sociedad star has settled well in the Premier League. Not only is his goalscoring record impressive, but his creative impact on the game has also helped the rest of his teammates thrive. Isak's is a profile that Arteta would love to have on board, since it would not require him to commit to the rest of his players to enter the area.
It will be interesting to see how much wage package Isak demands from Arsenal if he is willing to leave Newcastle United next year, but it is safe to assume that he might need to become one of the team's highest-paid players if not. number one. Only time will tell what will happen to Arsenal's interest in him, but early indications are that it will be a good game.
