Arsenal are keen on tempting Alexander Isak over a winter move to the Emirates, as Newcastle United continue to struggle with his contract renewal.
According to Give Me Sport, Arsenal could tempt Alexander Isak over a winter move to the Emirates, as Mikel Arteta might be given the funds to sign a new striker. The Swedish striker is high on their list of potential targets, as the Gunners are eager to take advantage of Newcastle United’s inability to close a renewal.
Arsenal’s need for a striker is no secret, and they might have done a deal in the summer had the conditions favoured their cause. Benjamin Sesko was the only definitive target for the Gunners in that position, but the young Slovenian chose to continue with RB Leipzig.
With their well-documented struggles in front of goal this season, it would not be a surprise if they bring in a new striker in January. Alexander Isak’s name has echoed more than once in the past, as Arsenal now consider making a definitive approach ahead of the winter window.
Newcastle United did very well to keep hold of Isak back in the summer, but things have changed with the striker since then. The Magpies are working hard to keep the striker, although their contract talks have hit a snag, which could open up a door for the Swede to explore other options.
Arsenal could tempt Isak into moving in January and take advantage of Newcastle United’s inability to close the renewal. The Swede earns £120,000-a-week wages, and he has a contract until 2028, meaning the Gunners could offer him higher wages as well as Champions League football.
Will Newcastle United sell Isak?
In recent days, reports have suggested that Newcastle United could dip into the market for a new striker. They are eager for a world-class variety in case Alexander Isak leaves, as they might seem powerless in stopping the Swede from leaving in January.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains a target, while Newcastle United are looking at others. With Isak, the concern with the contractual situation may not be about money but rather finding a team that competes at the very top and plays in the Champions League, something Arsenal do on a regular basis now.
