Arsenal is 15 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table after being hurt due to their lack of forward options -in which Mikel Arteta is forced to play midfielder Mikel Merino as an improvised center -forward in the middle of their injury crisis
Arsenal could become “big, big title favorites” if they sign Alexander Isak in Newcastle Isak this summer, according to Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink. The Gunners were left 15 points behind Rivals Liverpool in the race for the Premier League crown and their lack of a recognized striker has seriously damaged their chances.
The men of Mikel Arteta are also startled by an injury crisis that Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have excluded, with Bukayo Saka also sidelined in recent months.
Arsenal was strongly connected to a new attacker in January and made a late step for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa who ended in Falen. There was also speculation that they could sign Isak, but a movement never came true.
The Gunners have been in the title race in the last three seasons – twice are improved by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City before Liverpool van Arne Slot overwhelmed them.
Their lack of options in advance this season, in combination with their injuries, have forced Arteta to play midfielder Mikel Merino as an improvised attacker – who has had mixed success so far.
Former Chelsea striker Hasselbobin is of the opinion that a proven striker will be crucial if they want to end their 22-year-old waiting for a title next season and said that the club should go out completely for Isak.
“First of all, I don't know if they should break the couch,” he told the gambling zone. Mikel Arteta will know better than me. If they go for a striker and they want a proven striker, there is actually only one: Isak.
“The problem is, will he leave Newcastle? Or will Newcastle let him go? Newcastle is a big, big club. Look, Arsenal is a huge, massive attitude. Don't get me wrong. One is bigger than the other …
“If they get Isak, wow, what a force they are. With all the problems that Manchester City has, and I don't think Liverpool will repeat what they have done this season next season, because they have a lot to restructure in the summer.
“If Isak goes to Arsenal, it's great for them. It is a complete game changer because of how good he is. If Arsenal can sign him, they will be big favorites for the Premier League title next year.”
Other strikers with which Arsenal is linked are Red Bull Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, Darwin Nunez from Liverpool and Victor Osimhen – who is on loan in Galatasaray from Napoli.
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