“Arsenal will be there”: Gunners now want to sign “world-class” £63m star for Arteta – Journalist

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak is an ‘absolute top target’ for Arsenal this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Liverpool are also considering a move for the Swedish star. Arsenal have identified RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as another option.

He said on his YouTube channel: “Big, big, massive proposals will come to the table for Alexander Isak.

“Arsenal will be there, Liverpool are also there. For Arsenal, he’s the absolute top target – Sesko is the other name on the list. They are the two main names.

“For Liverpool, he’s one of the names (Isak) they’re considering. They have already made contact with some of the people close to the striker.”

Arsenal may struggle to afford Isak this summer

The 25-year-old has been in superb form for the Magpies this season, bagging 23 goals and five assists from 33 appearances in all competitions.

The Sweden international is in the prime phase of his career. He is quickly developing into a ‘world-class‘ striker.

Arsenal rate him highly, but their chances of signing him could be bleak if the Magpies qualify for the Champions League.

Isak has a Transfermarkt value of £63 million, but Newcastle could easily demand £130-150m for him if they make the elite competition.

The Magpies will be in a strong position to negotiate with another three years left on his contract.

The scenario could be different if they miss out on the competition, but Arsenal may still need to make a considerable outlay of at least £100m to purchase the former Real Sociedad ace.

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There is more chance of the Gunners pursuing a deal for Sesko instead.

The Slovenian has been equally good, with 17 goals and six assists this term. For the next transfer window, his release clause is between £59m and £67m.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com.