Ian Wright has outlined why he “could see” Arsenal signing forward Alexander Isak from Premier League rival Newcastle United this summer.
Isak has been one of Newcastle United’s better post-takeover signings, performing admirably for the Premier League club since moving from Real Sociedad for about £63 million.
“You could see someone like him at Arsenal.”
The Sweden international has been plagued by injuries over the last two seasons, but he was one of the finest players in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season, scoring 21 goals in 30 games.
It has been reported in recent months that Newcastle could trade Isak in the summer to alleviate financial fair play concerns. The striker has been extensively connected with Arsenal, who are looking for an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus/Eddie Nketiah.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle plan to ‘hold contract discussions’ with Isak following a ‘new twist’ in which Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur expressed interest in the striker.
Wright believes Isak could be “worth his weight in gold” for Arsenal, who should pursue the 24-year-old for several reasons.
“You look at some of the games which were really tight, you go back to the Aston Villa game where Arsenal lost,” Wright stated.
“If you had that striker who could get that goal out of nothing, it settles you down, you get the goal and you know you have somebody who could take half a chance.
“It’s worth its weight in gold. You relax and then you can start playing.
“If you are continually missing chances at the stage Arsenal were and none of the front guys were scoring, then you start to feel the pressure on the team.
“That’s what you can’t do against Man City. You have to be able to score the goals. We did score. We scored a lot of goals this season. But I am talking about changing games and changing the way you are playing the game.
“I think they would definitely look at somebody that would fit into a very technically organised side. A team that can stretch.”
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