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<\/figure>\nOne of the primary options Arsenal had been linked to was Sporting CP\u2019s Viktor Gyokeres, who had an outstanding season in Portugal, scoring 43 goals in just 50 games. Despite interest in Gyokeres, Arsenal decided against signing him, keeping the door open for another potential striker search next season. With Newcastle\u2019s recent struggles to secure a long-term contract for Isak, Watts sees a potential opportunity for Arsenal to explore.<\/p>\n
In a recent column for CaughtOffside<\/em>, Watts expressed his admiration for Isak\u2019s talents, describing him as the \u201cperfect\u201d fit for the Gunners if the club were to pursue a forward in the upcoming summer transfer window. \u201cI\u2019ve always said that Alexander Isak is perfect for Arsenal. He would be at the top of my list of new forwards if he were to become available,\u201d Watts explained. The journalist emphasized that Isak\u2019s skillset aligns well with the Gunners\u2019 ambitions and could fill the void of a traditional striker that Arsenal has been missing for some time.<\/p>\n However, acquiring Isak would not be straightforward. The Swedish forward is currently under contract with Newcastle until 2028, placing the club in a strong position to retain him or demand a high transfer fee. Newcastle has consistently shown reluctance to entertain offers for Isak, as they view him as a crucial component of their project. Even with talks stalling over a new contract, a transfer would likely require an exceptional offer to alter Newcastle\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, known for his strong belief in Isak\u2019s potential, is unlikely to let the striker go easily. Nonetheless, if Arsenal were willing to invest heavily, it could open the door to a move that would bring an elite goal scorer to the Emirates. According to Watts, the stalled contract discussions could potentially shift the situation, especially if Newcastle feels the player might be open to exploring new options.<\/p>\n \u201cThe issue is, however, that Isak\u2019s current deal does not run out until 2028, so Newcastle are still in a very strong position,\u201d Watts pointed out. \u201cIt would still take huge money to pry him away from St. James\u2019 Park. Whether Arsenal could put that sort of money down for the striker, I have no idea at this point.\u201d<\/p>\n For Arsenal supporters, the potential addition of Isak to Arteta\u2019s team in 2025 is an enticing prospect. Not only would Isak bring the consistency and precision Arsenal needs up front, but his adaptability and tactical awareness would make him an ideal fit in Arteta\u2019s evolving strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Arsenal\u2019s pursuit of a top-tier striker has been a topic of discussion throughout the 2024 season, with fans and analysts alike noting the Gunners\u2019 need for a lethal number nine. Despite exploring options during the summer transfer window, Arsenal ultimately opted not to bring in a new forward, relying on the current squad to deliver<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"\n