Arsenal transfer news: Alexander Isak speaks out as Matheus Cunha makes final decision
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Arsenal showed at Brighton on Saturday evening why Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in reinforcements in the January transfer window. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw on the south coast as Ethan Nwaneri’s goal was cancelled out by Joao Pedro’s penalty. Arsenal were without Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, among others, and lacked the cutting edge they needed in the final third.
Arsenal have long considered the idea of signing a new forward, but were reliant on Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard on Saturday. They could move for a new face this month, but it is a difficult time to do business – especially with fellow Premier League sides.
With that in mind, here are the latest headlines from the world of Arsenal transfer news. Alexander Isak has been on fire recently, scoring in seven successive Premier League matches, following Newcastle ’s 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. The Swedish striker is arguably the best striker in the top flight and every goal he scores hurts Arsenal in particular, given their previous failures to sign him.
Paul Merson recently urged his former club to break the bank for Isak, even though he is valued at £150million by the Magpies. “If I was Arsenal and I had the money I would go out and buy Isak, I’d break the bank for him,” Merson told Sky Sports. “I think he’s the best of the best and he takes Arsenal to another level.”.
However, that appears extremely unlikely, with Isak telling Prime Video Sweden: “Playing football at this level has always been a dream and probably the main dream that I've had. Playing in the Premier League for a club like Newcastle with a fan base like they have here is extra special.”.
