Arsenal now intend to make a £101m offer for a "ridiculous" striker, who Mikel Arteta is a big fan of, according to a report.
Gunners keen to sign a striker this summer
There have been repeated calls for the Gunners to sign a striker for quite some time, and it looks as though they could finally make a move for one in the summer transfer window, having identified a number of key targets.
The interest in Inter's Marcus Thuram has recently been stepped up, with Arteta's side moving ahead of Premier League title rivals Liverpool in the race to sign the Frenchman, although there may also be competition from Chelsea.
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Two of the strikers most widely linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium are Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the former is right at the top of the list.
"Big, big, massive proposals will come to the table for Alexander Isak.
"Arsenal will be there, Liverpool are also there. For Arsenal, he's the absolute top target, Sesko is the other name on the list.
"They are the two main names."
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their second goal
A new update has now emerged on Arsenal's pursuit of Isak, with a report from Spain revealing they now intend to submit an offer of up to €120m (£101m) for the striker, who they are determined to sign.
The Gunners' interest has grown in recent times, not least because Arteta is someone who believes Isak can bring plenty to the Gunners and is a big fan of the Sweden international, and negotiations could be stepped up when the season comes to a close.
It will not be easy to get a deal done, given how important the 25-year-old is to Newcastle's project, but the north Londoners plan to submit an offer it would be difficult to refuse.
"Ridiculous" Isak leads Newcastle to cup glory
It has been a fantastic campaign for the Swedish striker, who has scored 23 goals in all competitions, and he was on the scoresheet once again in Newcastle's historic EFL Cup triumph on Sunday, with the Magpies ending their 70-year trophy drought.
As such, it is little wonder Arsenal are so keen on the former Real Sociedad striker, who has also received high praise from members of the media.
Given that Isak has proven himself as a top-level striker, the monumental £101m fee could be justifiable, particularly considering a world-class forward is perhaps the missing piece of the jigsaw for Arteta's side, who have had to rely on Mikel Merino to lead the line recently.
However, it remains to be seen whether the forward's first taste of silverware in England motivates him to want to bring more success to Newcastle, who are currently under no pressure to sell, given that he remains contracted until 2028.