Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic (Photo by Justin Setterfield, Ahmad Mora, Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Chelsea are both in the market for top signings up front and have come down with a very similar list of targets, according to the latest information from sources. CaughtOffside.
The Gunners and Blues are both very much excited for Newcastle United frontman Alexander Isakwho scored a superb goal against Liverpool yesterday and also picked up an assist in a terrific all-round display up front.
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Isak is clearly one of the best centre-forwards in Europe at the moment, but CaughtOffside understands that Arsenal and Chelsea may struggle to afford Sweden international’s high asking price about 100 million euros or more.
So both London giants are looking at alternatives, while we’ve also been given insight into how Newcastle could reinvest the big money they’re making from Isak’s potential sale.
Alexander Isak transfer: Arsenal and Chelsea look at alternatives, while Newcastle could replace him with another Swedish goal machine
Sources said CaughtOffside that Newcastle would be prepared to try an ambitious move for Sporting Lisbon star Victor Gokeres if they lose Isak.
The Swedish star has been in excellent form for Sporting in recent years and has also attracted interest from Manchester United and other top clubs.
Still, Newcastle would be willing to try their luck if they end up with significant spending money and the need to replace a top talent like Isak.
Arsenal and Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking at other big names up front, including Galatasaray’s Viktor Osimen and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic.
| Player | Goals so far this season |
| Alexander Isaac | 6 (14 games) |
| Viktor Gyokers | 24 (21 matches) |
| Victor Osimhen | 9 (11 games) |
| Dusan Vlahovic | 9 (16 games) |
Both are expected to be available for cheaper, over 75 million. euro, which could mean they represent better value for money than Isak overall.
While Isak has been a joy to watch in his time in the Premier League, his goalscoring record is arguably not as good as what we’ve seen from someone like Osimhen when he was at the height of his powers.
