The Gunners are reportedly considering a move for AIK’s young Swedish striker.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly interested in the young Swede
Arsenal are reportedly following the progress of AIK forward Alexander Isak, according to reports from Spanish outlet El Mundo Deportivo, via Calcio Mercato, as he continues to impress in his homeland.
However, the Gunners will face competition for the 17-year-old’s signature if they decide to follow up their initial interest with a formal bid as a host of European clubs including Liverpool, Juventus, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United are all reportedly declaring an interest in the talented teenager.
Isak, dubbed the ‘new Ibrahimovic’, scored on his debut as a 16-year-old for Stockholm side AIK in February, and is seen as a precocious starlet with a panache for goal-scoring.
The highly-rated Sweden under-21 international still has over a year to run on a contract that expires in 2018 and he has caught the eye with some stellar displays – currently boasting nine goals from 20 appearances.
Isak has been dubbed the ‘new Zlatan Ibrahimovic’
And Sweden legend Zlatan, the man he has been likened to, has had positive things to say about his heir apparent (AS).
“I have seen him in action and he is fantastic,” said Ibrahimovic.
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