Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has said that the Gunners should sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. 

The Gunners have been linked to signing Isak, with many reports suggesting that the Newcastle striker is Arsenal’s dream target as a striker. He has scored 22 goals for the Magpies in 31 Premier League games this season.

Isak is more likely to stay at Newcastle should they finish in a Champions League place. As things stand, they are third in the Premier League, two points clear of fifth place.

Sagna has said that Arsenal should sign Isak rather than their other striker targets, as he is the best fit for Mikel Arteta‘s side.

Bacary Sagna was speaking to Paddy Power: “Alexander Isak suits Arsenal’s style of play perfectly. He has a young mentality and is very clinical in front of goal. Arsenal is a different team at the minute for these players. They have good enough players to create the danger themselves.”

“If you are performing well in one team though, it doesn’t mean you’re going to perform well in another though. Arsenal need to sign a striker in the summer with a purpose – like a number nine.

“They’ve had big injuries like Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. That was a blow and is probably why it’s been so difficult to keep the consistency offensively. You need someone to cope, and you need a specialist.”

Who should Arsenal sign if they fail to add Isak?

The Gunners may not be able to sign Isak, mainly due to the fact that he could cost upwards of £100m, and that Newcastle will likely not be willing to sell the Swedish international.

If not, the most likely signing for Arsenal would be Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who they have reportedly been in talks with in recent weeks.

Gyokeres has scored 38 goals in 30 Liga Portugal matches for Sporting this season, showing himself to be one of the most prolific strikers in European football.

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