Arsenal's five back-up transfer options after making unwanted Alexander Isak decision
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Arsenal have shelved their pursuit of Alexander Isak due to the huge fee Newcastle are demanding for the striker. The Magpies have slapped a £115million price tag on Swedish star Isak, forcing the Gunners to pause their chase for him this month. Instead, they will explore alternative targets as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad.
A striker remains a problem position for Arteta, with both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus - who has recently enjoyed a fine run of form - struggling for consistency. If the Gunners are to close the gap on leaders Liverpool, they may well need to bring in a new forward this month.
But with a move for Isak off the table, Arteta will be forced to look at alternative options. Here, Mirror Football looks at five players who could make the cut for Arsenal's transfer chiefs. THE FA CUP GIANT KILLERS: Get your special edition magazine celebrating some of the game's greatest-ever upsets.
Victor Osimhen has long been seen as one of the top strikers in the world, but struggled to make a move away from Napoli in the summer. Instead, he was forced to settle for a loan move to Galatasaray. He has maintained his fine form in Turkey, scoring 13 goals in 16 appearances with his side eight points clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig. The 26-year-old has the pedigree of firing a team to a league title, having done it with Napoli in the 2022/2023 campaign.
