Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Swede striker Alexander Isak after Real Sociedad banned him from joining Barcelona. According to El Nacional Isak will replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month following an impressive spell in Spain.
The 22-year-old joined Sociedad from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 and has gone on to score 38 goals in 101 games – including 17 last terms.
It’s now believed Isak will depart Sociedad after their slip down the LaLiga table. And Arsenal happens to be his most likely destination.
Barcelona was said to be extremely keen following Xavi’s return as manager. The Catalans need a striker after seeing Sergio Aguero retire.
But Sociedad has reportedly prevented Isak from any negotiations with Barcelona.
And it means Arsenal looks to have won the race for his coveted signature. Captain Aubameyang has been sidelined by Mikel Arteta after a disciplinary breach. And he may have played his final game for the club, with his last appearance coming at the start of December.
Alexandre Lacazette is also set to depart on a free transfer as his contract is almost up and not looking like being renewed. And Isak is now in line to become Arsenal’s new number nine under Arteta.
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