Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move away from the club, with Arsenal and Chelsea ready to pay big money for him.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal and Chelsea are willing to spend €120 million on Alexander Isak. The Swede has established himself as one of the best strikers in the league, and it is no surprise that the top clubs are keen on signing him.
Isak scored the winning goal against Arsenal this week, and he has proven himself in the big games multiple times. The Swedish international has been a consistent score for Newcastle United in the Premier League, and he managed to find the back of the net 25 times last season. There is no doubt that he could improve Arsenal and Chelsea immensely.
Arsenal need to find a quality striker, and the 25-year-old has emerged as a viable target. He would be a major upgrade on Gabriel Jesus who has not been able to score goals consistently. Arsenal need someone like him in order to compete with the likes of Manchester City. A top-class striker could make a huge difference for them in the final third. Furthermore, the Newcastle striker is capable of operating in the wide areas as well.
Chelsea keen on Isak
Chelsea need to sign a striker as well, with Isak emerging as a target. They have Nicolas Jackson at their disposal and the former La Liga striker has done quite well this season. But he needs more support in the attack and another reliable goalscorer would be ideal. Chelsea will be looking to bounce back strongly. They have had two mediocre seasons back to back and they will look to get back into the Champions League this season. Signing the right players in January will help them finish the season strongly. The 25-year-old Newcastle striker would be the ideal fit for them.
The Swedish international has proven himself in the Premier League with Newcastle and he might look to take up a new challenge at this stage of his career. Joining Arsenal or Chelsea would allow him to compete for trophies in the coming seasons and he could be attracted to the idea of playing for them.