Chelsea may make a substantial offer to sign a player that Arsenal is also interested in.

In the world of football, it is not uncommon for rival teams to battle it out in the transfer market. This January, it seems that Chelsea and Arsenal could be involved in a tussle for one particular player - Alexander Isak. The former Chelsea striker, Pat Nevin, has predicted that the Blues will make a "huge transfer bid" for the Newcastle United star, who has also been a target for Arsenal.

Isak's impressive performances since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad have caught the attention of many clubs, with his current valuation at over £100m. He has been a consistent scorer for the Magpies, with 44 goals in 70 Premier League games. However, his recent form has been exceptional, with 14 goals in his last 15 games, helping Newcastle climb to fifth in the league, just one point away from a Champions League spot.

Despite the high price tag, Nevin believes that Chelsea could make a move for Isak in January. However, he also thinks that Isak would be the perfect fit for Arsenal, with their style and technique of play. He envisions Isak playing alongside players like Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard, which would be a "scary" prospect. Nevin also mentions Manchester United as a potential contender, but doubts that Newcastle manager Eddie Howe would be willing to let Isak go.

Nevin also discusses Chelsea's recent struggles and the dip in form of their striker, Nicolas Jackson. He believes that Chelsea were never in the title race and that their recent form could be due to Jackson's missed chances. Nevin also predicts that Chelsea will offload "four or five" first-team players in January to raise funds for new signings.

As a trading club, it is not surprising that Chelsea would be looking at all positions in the transfer market. Nevin predicts that they could make around £80m from player sales, giving them the opportunity to sign a big-name player, possibly a striker. He also mentions Christopher Nkunku as a potential player to leave, not because of his abilities, but because it is how Chelsea does business.

After a four-game winless run, Chelsea bounced back with a resounding 5-0 victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup. It seems that the Blues are determined to strengthen their squad in January, and it will be interesting to see if they do make a move for Isak, with Arsenal possibly in the mix as well.

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