According to Charles Watts, Arsenal has a strong interest in the potential relocation of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isaac.
But the deal for RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesco is much more likely, Watts said. Catch off side As part of his latest daily briefing column.
Isak had a great season at Newcastle, offering another quality moment with his final Carabao Cup victory at Liverpool over the weekend.
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It’s clear that he’s exactly what Arsenal misses up front, but Watts isn’t optimistic about the gunner’s chances.
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Discussing Arsenal’s plans, Watts admitted that Mikel Arteta wants to bring in Isaac and that it cannot be ruled out that the North London giants can push the boat out for players this summer.
However, he has not raised hopes due to Newcastle’s strong position.
“The story of Alexander Isaac will never go away,” Watts wrote.
“Every time he does something good, speculation about his move to Arsenal resurfaces, from a great victory on Sunday, since Newcastle’s great victory at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final.
“Arsenal wants to sign Isaac, and I know that Mikel Arteta has a great praise for him.
“But I haven’t seen it happen.
“There’s a suggestion that if Newcastle misses a Champions League location, the door might open a bit in terms of the possibility that they’ll cash out at ISAK, but I still think that’s very unlikely.”
He added: “They don’t have to sell him.
“It takes a monumental offer to seduce them to do business for their valuable assets. I can’t see Arsenal reach someone who makes Newcastle consider it.
“I’ve said that before, but I think Benjamin Sesco is a much more likely option when it comes to the new striker coming this summer.
“The club has laid a lot of foundations for Slovenia International and unlike Newcastle, RB Leipzig will be open to doing business at the end of the season.”