According to reports, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s ‘great desire’ is to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, who know ‘retaining him won’t be easy’.
Isak was linked with Arsenal before joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad for a club-record £62million in the 2022 summer transfer window.
The Swede scored 10 goals in 22 Premier League appearances in his debut season after suffering a long-term thigh injury a month after moving to St James’ Park.
His form helped the Magpies qualify for the Champions League via a fourth-place finish.
Isak’s scoring form was even more impressive last term, netting 21 in 30 league encounters as Newcastle fell to seventh.
They missed out on European football after Manchester United won the FA Cup, which at least gives them a stronger chance of finishing in the Champions League places in 2024/25.
Newcastle’s form this season has been very inconsistent. After impressive wins against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, they were beaten 2-0 at home by West Ham, who earned only their fourth win of the season on Monday night.
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