Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal should sign the 'talented' Alexander Isak with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta desperate to bolster his attacking forces this month.
The north Londoners are searching for a new striker with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang exiled from the first team, while Alexandre Lacazette's contract expires at the end of the season.
Reports in Italy claim that the Gunners have made a player-plus-cash bid for Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic, compirsing £46million plus Lucas Torreira.
However, Arsenal have also been linked with a move for Sweden international Isak, who impressed during last summer's Euros and has delivered for Real Sociedad in LaLiga.
On Monday, Spanish reports suggested that Arsenal would be in pole position to sign the 22-year-old owing to Sociedad's refusal to sell to domestic rivals Barcelona, and Man United legend Ferdinand has endorses a move for Isak to north London.
‘He will be a good signing. Another young talented player. He has done really well in the Euros for Sweden, I thought. He is a talented player, man,’ he told Rio Ferdinand presents FIVE via Metro.
Arteta is believed to be happy to see both Aubameyang and Lacazette depart if he is able to bring in another forward such as Isak.
The striker, who has nine goals in 32 appearances for Sweden, has a good scoring record for Sociedad, whom he joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2019.
drashxlerrayie
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Even if a new striker arrives this January or in the summer, Arsenal should try and keep Alex Lacazette by giving him an extension (1or2 years). Loosing two senior strikers in the team in one window isn't the best. Laca is a popular figure in the dressing room and the Arsenal youngsters (Saka, ESR, Martinelli and Ødegaard) obviously love playing with him and any striker that is signed can learn a thing or two from him.
wich two senior strickers i think @lacazzatte only
YoungMakito10
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between Madrid and Barcelona anyone who misses out on haaland should sign isak he is similar to haaland
wandmrsu
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wen u have ghaxa and saka den u have to go for isak
pehailmpst
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so Mr Rio,,, Manchester is okay??? they don't need him????
motekoprsu
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Tell us that player, don't be crazy you think we can get Haaland
Vlahovic or Patrick Schick or Alvarez Way better than Isak I’ve seen isak up close and he’s not worth spending money on He doesn’t guarantee goals We need a striker that bangs goals for us to compete for the title Out and out goal scorers I’d rather keep nketiah than buy isak
motekoprsu
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Isak is too average and misses a lot I don’t see a huge difference between him and nketiah He’s not a 25-30 goal per season striker So why’s he being touted to lead the line? We should go all out to sign vlahovic He clearly looks an upgrade on our current strikers I wouldn’t mind Alvarez or Patrick Schick
motekoprsu
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would prefer vlahovic, good dribbler, good at link-up play, good in the air, good finisher..and let no one say his price is beyond our range. we've spent more money on useless player like pepe..and considering we payed 50m for white, dont understand why we cant raise 65m for Vlahovic..just get rid of some dead wood..Elneny,pepe,kolasinac,chambers,mari nketiah and sell either Auba or laca.
I am with you Isak is too average and misses a lot I don’t see a huge difference between him and nketiah He’s not a 25-30 goal per season striker So why’s he being touted to lead the line? We should go all out to sign vlahovic He clearly looks an upgrade on our current strikers I wouldn’t mind Alvarez or Patrick Schick
toklmou
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Rio helping Arsenal? We’ve seen everything now! Thanks for the advice. Any defensive tips?
Dublin9
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Even if a new striker arrives this January or in the summer, Arsenal should try and keep Alex Lacazette by giving him an extension (1or2 years). Loosing two senior strikers in the team in one window isn't the best. Laca is a popular figure in the dressing room and the Arsenal youngsters (Saka, ESR, Martinelli and Ødegaard) obviously love playing with him and any striker that is signed can learn a thing or two from him.
Well said 👍, you really do understand football and squad togetherness.
OgeeBlaize
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Even if a new striker arrives this January or in the summer, Arsenal should try and keep Alex Lacazette by giving him an extension (1or2 years). Loosing two senior strikers in the team in one window isn't the best. Laca is a popular figure in the dressing room and the Arsenal youngsters (Saka, ESR, Martinelli and Ødegaard) obviously love playing with him and any striker that is signed can learn a thing or two from him.
romeo keytrix
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would prefer vlahovic, good dribbler, good at link-up play, good in the air, good finisher..and let no one say his price is beyond our range. we've spent more money on useless player like pepe..and considering we payed 50m for white, dont understand why we cant raise 65m for Vlahovic..just get rid of some dead wood..Elneny,pepe,kolasinac,chambers,mari nketiah and sell either Auba or laca.
yeybcrstyz
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Great striker
dowbeiopr
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I like it
Leeabenosu
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peocklno
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please Edu u must sign Dusan vlahovic
Bashayi
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If he should come, Nketiah must give way.
cuuadmprs
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buy dusan instead of thiz guy koz dusan is the leading scorer in italy
Vesbcyz
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l love isak, but now we not need him in arsenal , because we have like him such as : martinelli ,nketieh , I'm then Isak he is winger strikers,,, but vlahovic is a talent player and complete striker the gunners now we need to forward like vlahovic that why Arteta & Edu we want to search for the information because me I sport the gunners since 2002 gunners for ever 💪💪💪💯💯💯 we prayers to the God to help the gunners to Qualify the champions league this season
FREAK23
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Dusan Vlahovic is almost done
Feyacduy
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Dusan is the first choice guy then Isak
Zesabclstu
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no we Don, t want to sign Alexander lsak at all
Pitacls
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I prefer this guy over Vlahovic seriously.. he plays like my idol attimes TH
Thierry Henry
Humancal44
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We need a heavyweight, not a straw weight
yozbilmnry
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Isak isn’t good enough, we deserve a proven striker
MUTINDO
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We got Dusan Vlahovic close... I hope he can work for Manchester united old front ... 🤣😂🔥🔥
ziyabdptyz
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I prefer this guy over Vlahovic seriously.. he plays like my idol attimes TH
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zohabnsu
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Y choosing arsenal not MAN U...... He's playing with us so that we can drop Dusan deal....
panda225
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I like his speed
This guy isak is so energetic
hasaeimop
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He should have suggested him for Manchester United and not Arsenal. This gentleman thinks that every cheap player is meant for Arsenal... Hell to him....
suddenly247
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Why is Rio suggesting average striker for gunners, can he do the same for man united? I guess no, he should shut up Arsenal doesn't need is opinions.
DanFisher
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I prefer this guy over Vlahovic seriously.. he plays like my idol attimes TH
Vimbeilop
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Isak is a good player but not good for arsenal abeg We need world class or close to not an average player
Tell us that player, don't be crazy you think we can get Haaland
Nowaimotyz
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I like his speed
kudaekpsuy
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he is not so bad, but will not suite with arsenal
Niyelmnpt
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Isak is a good player but not good for arsenal abeg We need world class or close to not an average player
mupbceip
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I would take both but Dusan will be in the first choice while Isak would be on the bench. Laca and Eddie would be moving on soon it seems.
wamdiknpr
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Isak is good
Slim2dor
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Isak is not that good.