Arsenal must go all-out to sign 24-goal/assist star after failed Watkins bid, 27% goal conversion rate – opinion | OneFootball

Arsenal must go all-out to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer after failing to land Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.

The Gunners had a disappointing winter transfer window. The club were tipped to make a couple of attacking additions after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged that work was ongoing behind the scenes, but the club ended up without a single signing, much to the disappointment of many fans.

Aston Villa were prepared to sanction Ollie Watkins’ sale for around £60 million this winter, but Arsenal clearly had no plans to spend more than £40m on the Englishman due to his age.

The Gunners made a surprise late loan enquiry for AC Milan’s Alvaro Morata, but Galatasaray beat them to his signature. Arsenal did not have the same conviction as the Turkish club.

Arsenal are now expected to spend big on a marquee striker in the summer, and we believe they must go all-out to land Isak from the Magpies with the transfer funds saved.

Isak would be a dream signing for Arsenal

The Sweden international was initially on the Gunners radar during his time at Real Sociedad.

Arsenal were reluctant to spend big on his glowing potential. The Magpies eventually capitalised to sign him for a club record fee of £63m in the summer of 2022.

Isak has gone from strength-to-strength in the last few seasons. He has been exceptional this term, with 19 goals and five assists from 24 appearances for Newcastle.

He has a brilliant shot-to-goal conversion rate of 27 percent in the Premier League. His arrival at Arsenal would be a huge boost as they create several big chances per game.

Aside from his goal involvements, Isak likes to drop into deeper attacking positions to link up play. He also possesses fantastic dribbling skills and would ideally suit Arsenal.

He would be a dream signing for the Gunners, and they must show ambition to land him this summer.

The Telegraph claim that the Magpies could demand £150m or more for his services, but we believe Arsenal should still pursue a deal, having not spent a penny this winter.

In our view, the asking price could be much lower at around £100m if Newcastle miss out on Champions League football.

The Gunners must focus on securing Isak’s signature regardless of where the Magpies finish in the league this campaign.

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