Arsenal are now working on a huge offer for an "unbelievable" striker, who has been identified as their top target for the summer transfer window, and they want the deal done as soon as possible, according to a report.
Gunners' striker pursuit heating up
Another trophyless season was confirmed following the Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week, underlining the need for Mikel Arteta to strengthen his squad this summer, and a striker could be the final piece of the jigsaw.
It was always going to be a difficult task to defeat PSG, but the lack of an out-and-out striker made it all the more difficult for the Gunners, with Mikel Merino leading the line in a makeshift role, and a number of top-level forwards have now been identified as summer targets.
Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres is one of the names on the shortlist, with the Gunners now making a £85m bid for the Swedish striker, amid fears of a Chelsea hijack, while Andrea Berta is also keeping a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen's Patrick Schick.
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Schick could be an attractive option, given that the 29-year-old may have a price tag of just £34m, but a report from Spain has revealed Arteta's side could also be willing to break the bank for a striker.
Arsenal are now said to be working on a stunning offer for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, which could amount to €150m (£127m), having identified the 25-year-old as their top target for the summer window.
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal-1
The Gunners are now willing to make a huge bid, with a view to getting a deal done as soon as possible, and they are hoping an offer in that region will tempt Newcastle into a sale, despite the Magpies' eagerness to keep hold of their star player.
"Unbelievable" Isak could take Arsenal to next level
While Arteta's side may have missed out on a trophy this season, they are clearly not too far off winning a major honour, having reached the Champions League semi-final, and the signing of Isak could enable them to take that final step.
The Sweden international has shown clear signs of development since arriving in the Premier League, and the current campaign has been his most prolific to date, while scoring in the EFL Cup final to help end his side's 70-year trophy drought.
Season Premier League appearances Goals Assists
2022-23 22 10 2
2023-24 30 21 2
2024-25 32 23 6
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has also been impressed by the Newcastle star, lauding him as an "unbelievable threat", while also praising the striker for his speed earlier this season.
Arsenal will be boosted by Kai Havertz's return from injury ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, but Isak could take them to the next level and allow them to compete for both the Champions League and Premier League next season.