Arsenal Has Lined Up A List Of Striker Targets, And Alexander Isak Of Newcastle Comes On Top

Arsenal football club are still in the hunt for a striker, and news reaching 24transfernews says that Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of world class strikers to choose from, and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is on top of that list as a priority.

Arsenal currently play their matches with Kai Havertz playing as a striker up front, although Kai Havertz have performed quite well in the number 9 position since the start of the 2024/2025 season, Arsenal still sees the need to bring in the services of a proper number 9 striker to fill in that space.

Arsenal who has Gabriel Jesus who plays as a number 9 striker has not really been effective in front for Arsenal, which has made it difficult for Gabriel Jesus to find game time hard to come by, as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta prefers to start Kai Havertz up front ahead of Gabriel Jesus.

Isak Holding Off Contract Talks With Newcastle A Major Boost For Arsenal

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is said to be holding off new contract talks with Newcastle United at the moment, due to the fact his priority is to play consistent champions league football which he is not guaranteed that at Newcastle United.

Chances of an Alexander Isak exit from Newcastle seems to be very high, as a player of Alexander Isak’s standing will be looking to take on bigger challenges which at the moment Newcastle United isn’t in that capacity.

Alexander Isak’s current contract expires in 2028, and Newcastle are looking to tie him down to a new long term contract and have him commit his future to the magpies for the long term.

24transfernews understands that it will cost over £100m for Arsenal to lure Alexander Isak away from Newcastle as he is obviously the best player in the. Newcastle United team and also one of the hottest attackers in the premier league.