November 10th 2024.
Paul Merson, a legendary player for Arsenal, recently made a surprising statement about the team's transfer decisions. He admitted that he was surprised by the fact that Arsenal did not make a big offer for Newcastle United's striker Alexander Isak last summer. The club was considering signing a new striker during the last transfer window and Isak was one of the players they were linked with.
Isak had an impressive record of 21 goals in the Premier League last season and many believed that he would be a great addition to Arsenal's team, which was aiming to challenge for the title. However, in the end, the club decided not to bring in a new striker and instead relied on Kai Havertz to continue in the false nine role he played for most of last season. Havertz has been performing well, scoring seven goals so far this season, but Arsenal's recent poor form has left them trailing behind in the title race.
Isak was also in action on Sunday, playing for Newcastle against Nottingham Forest. Before the Premier League clash, Merson expressed his surprise that Arsenal did not make a serious move for Isak. He told Sky Sports that he is a big fan of the young striker and believes he could have been the missing link for Arsenal.
Merson praised Isak's versatility, saying that he can do everything a striker needs to do - come short, get in the box, and spread the game. He believes that Arsenal could benefit from having a player like Isak in their team, as it would allow for players like Odegaard and Saka to have more space and opportunities to shine. He also mentioned Isak's outstanding header against Arsenal in their recent match, further solidifying his admiration for the player.
Isak ultimately scored the winning goal in that game, helping Newcastle secure a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at St James' Park. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was asked about the team's lack of an out-and-out center forward in the mold of Isak after the game. A dejected Arteta responded by saying that he loves his players and would not trade them for anyone else.
It's clear that Merson believes Isak could have made a significant impact on Arsenal's team and it remains to be seen if the club will make a move for him in the future. Fans of the Gunners will have to wait and see what the future holds, but one thing is for sure - Isak has caught the attention of many, including Paul Merson.
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