According to reports, Arsenal is said to be monitoring Swedish striker Alexander Isak as a potential summer transfer target, but they have not made a concrete approach for him yet. Speculation about Isak leaving his current club, Real Sociedad, has intensified in recent months, with Newcastle United’s decline in the Premier League standings being cited as a factor. Despite Newcastle’s struggles, Isak has been consistently scoring goals for his team, despite them being plagued by injuries. The 24-year-old has found the back of the net 15 times in the Premier League this season, placing him four goals behind Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot. Isak was signed by Sociedad for a club-record fee of £63 million less than two years ago, and there have been suggestions that he could be on the move once again.
Alexander Isak, when confronted by the media last week, dismissed reports linking him with a potential departure from his current club. He expressed his desire to remain with Real Sociedad, stating that he wants to be part of the club’s future. Isak emphasized his fondness for playing at Sociedad, feeling a strong sense of belonging and considering it his home. He expressed his intention to finish the current season on a positive note both individually and as a team.
According to Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has been scouting Alexander Isak and has long appreciated his talent, even during his time at Real Sociedad. Romano suggests that Isak is considered a good fit for Arsenal’s style of play, given his abilities as a striker. However, Romano clarifies that there have been no direct contacts or negotiations between Arsenal and Isak at this point, so nothing is concrete.
Romano also believes that Newcastle United, despite their recent struggles, are unlikely to offload multiple key players. If Isak were to leave, Newcastle would have to make a decision on which player to sell. Romano mentions that Arsenal has multiple candidates for their attacking options, with Viktor Gyokeres being one of the names on their list, among others. Romano concludes by stating that a deal for Isak would not be easy to achieve.
