Mikel Arteta's Arsenal is determined to make a statement in the upcoming transfer market. After a season in which they have been showing a great competitive level, the "Gunners" are looking to strengthen their squad with a star forward that will allow them to compete for all titles. The lack of a decisive scorer and Kai Havertz's poor performance as a reference in attack have been key for Arteta to point out the forward position as a priority for summer.
In that sense, and with the aim of making a quality leap, the London club has already identified its main reinforcement. It is a striker who shines match by match in the Premier League and who, moreover, fits perfectly into Arsenal's play style. However, as expected, signing him won't be an easy task since his current club is not willing to part with him.
Mikel Arteta's Choice
According to the latest information that has emerged around the "Gunner" club, Arsenal has set its sights on Alexander Isak as their major signing for the offensive line. The 25-year-old Swedish striker has been proving at Newcastle that he is one of the most complete players in the English league. In fact, his statistics back him up: Isak has scored 23 goals and provided 5 assists in the 33 matches he has played so far.
In that sense, Arteta considers him the ideal piece to enhance the offensive front and solve the finishing problems that have significantly affected Arsenal at key moments. The "Gunner" team's interest in Isak is not new, but this time they are willing to go all out to sign him. Sources close to the club indicate that the offer could be around 120M euros, a figure that might convince Newcastle to part with one of their key pieces.
Complicated Operation, But Not Impossible
While Newcastle has no intention of parting with Alexander Isak as he is a key player in their project, an offer of such magnitude could break all resistance. At Emirates, they believe the Swedish striker is the missing piece to compete at the highest level. Therefore, they are willing to make a significant financial effort to secure his signing.
Negotiations between both clubs could accelerate once the season ends, with Arsenal pushing to close the deal as soon as possible. The final word, evidently, will be up to the player himself. Isak will have to decide whether he will continue to be Newcastle's reference or make the leap to a team with title aspirations in Europe.