Arsenal legend Ian Wright revealed that Alexander Isak was “not an option” in January due to his high price, but the commentator is pleased that a move for Ollie Watkins was pursued.
Mikel Arteta publicly stated that he was attempting to bolster the attacking line during the January window. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus had both been injured.
The Gunners did not sign a new attacker, but they did make an effort at one: Ollie Watkins. The north London club’s approach of over £45 million was rejected by Aston Villa, who appeared to accept that top target Isak was beyond their reach.
That is undoubtedly the opinion of Arsenal veteran Wright, who believes Newcastle’s sale of the Swede, who has 19 goals this season, is unthinkable in January.
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“It was always going to be challenging for us. “Isak wasn’t even an option,” he explained on Wrighty’s House.
“When it comes to strikers, it’s a gamble, no matter who you are. According To Football 365.
“When it comes to strikers, it’s a gamble, no matter who you are.
“Darwin Nunez and Rasmus Hojlund… Isak sold for £63 million, and he’s the only striker I’ve seen recently who has definitely twice his money.
“Look at Nicholas Jackson. For £32 million, I’m satisfied. However, once you pass the £50 million mark, you have to consider it a pure gamble.
“They’re hoping it works, and I don’t believe Arsenal can afford to do so. That’s presumably why they went with a 29-year-old in Ollie Watkins, or Villa attempted to entice him to come to us, whatever it was.
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