Arsenal may still be in the midst of trying to land their first Premier League title for twenty years, but one former Gunners legend is eyeing up recruits for next season.
Mikel Arteta's men lead Manchester City by one point at the top of the table, but Alan Smith thinks next season they should target Newcastle front-man Alexander Isak.
The Swede has been one of the league's outstanding players this season, and has become the first Magpies player to hit 20 goals in all competitions since Alan Shearer in 2003.
Talking to Crypto Casino, Smith said he'd be perfect for Arsenal's style of play.
“Alexander Isak is an outstanding player and I’ve been very impressed with him this season,” he said.
“His finishing is top notch and he’s of a style that would definitely complement what Arsenal have already. He wouldn’t look out of place technically at the Emirates and he’s now a proven goalscorer in the Premier League, which is always an important trait to possess as a forward – so he’d certainly be a great signing for Arsenal this summer.
“However, he cost Newcastle around £60m, so he’d cost Arsenal a lot more – so I question whether Arsenal have got the funds and whether Newcastle want to sell him. Whether Newcastle have to for Financial Fair Play reasons is a different question, so we’ll see what happens, but I’d be surprised if Newcastle allow him to go to what is essentially a title rival if they want to keep pushing forward and stay on an upwards trajectory.”
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