Exclusive: This Newcastle United striker is reported to be targeted by Arsenal.
Exclusive: This Newcastle United striker is reported to be targeted by Arsenal.
Nigel Reo-Coker, a pundit and former Premier League player, said on BBC Radio Five Live that Arsenal would want Alexander Isak, a striker for Newcastle United, this summer. Reo-Coker stated,
Isak’s style makes him a better fit for Arsenal. In the way that Mikel Arteta wishes to play, he is better suited to a professional approach.
“Odegaard would provide him with abundant food. Ivan Toney is my favorite. Ivan Toney reminds me of something I appreciate about myself; he has that unique flair and individuality that makes him a street baller, just like how I played cage football growing up.
“However, I believe Isak would mesh better with Mikel Arteta’s approach and structure, which also makes more sense.”
Isak’s Outstanding Performance In Premier League Soccer
Isak is having a successful season at the Tyneside club after leading Eddie Howe’s assault with a number of outstanding performances. Throughout his 39 appearances for Newcastle this season, across all competitions, the Swedish striker has hammered in 24 goals and claimed one assist.
With an average of 2.6 shots, 0.9 crucial passes, and 1.4 dribbles per game in the Premier League, the 24-year-old has been leading the charge for the Magpies. According to whoscored’s statistics, he even had an accuracy of 80.1% when it came to passing the ball in the opposition’s half. This is in the highest division of English football.
This summer, should Arsenal give up on Isak?
In order to get some strikes in at goal, Isak can clear a yard of space for himself. With the ball up top, he can make a couple driving runs and has shown himself to be a lethal finisher in the last third. A few good opportunities for his teammates in and around the opponent’s penalty area can be created by the Swedish center-forward. He can substitute as a left-sided wide player if instructed to, although his primary position is striker.
Isak should provide Arsenal’s front line, led by head coach Mikel Arteta, greater speed and goals. In the upcoming seasons, he has every chance of obtaining a regular first-team position at the North London club.
Consequently, Arteta ought to consider exerting maximum effort to get Isak during the summer transfer window. He will not require much time to acclimate to life at the Emirates Stadium, having already demonstrated his ability to score goals frequently in Premier League games.
