Arsenal told they would ‘win the league’ if they signed one player
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Arsenal would ‘win the Premier League’ if they signed Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. That is the opinion of ex-Premier League striker Troy Deeney, who believes ‘everyone else would be in trouble’ if Isak moved to the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal have been repeatedly linked with a move for Isak, who joined Newcastle in 2022 in a club-record deal from Real Sociedad. Isak has established himself as one of the most consistent forwards in England over the past three seasons, scoring 41 goals in 67 league games.
Mikel Arteta was interested in signing a new striker last summer but opted to stick with his current options, using Kai Havertz as a false nine for most of this season. But the decision not to dip into the transfer market has not been a resounding success, with Arsenal going through tricky periods in front of goal this term, although Gabriel Jesus has at least ended a dismal period by scoring five goals in his last two games.
Having been pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City for the past two seasons, Arsenal are desperate to finally get their hands on the trophy this year. However, they are only third at Christmas, two points behind London rivals Chelsea who have emerged as surprise title contenders and four adrift of Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can reel in Liverpool but Deeney believes the Gunners would clinch the title if they had Isak. ‘The best striker in English football currently,’ Deeney said of Isak in his BBC Sport column. ‘The one who, if Arsenal signed him, they would win the league and everyone else would be in trouble.
