Gary Lineker has taken to Twitter to react after watching footage of Alexander Isak’s goal for Sweden on Saturday, amid interest from Arsenal.
What’s the story?
Well, it was AS who revealed that Arsenal have spoken to Isak’s representatives, informing them of their desire to sign the striker.
As a result of his enhancing reputation, the 22-year-old’s release clause has now increased to €90m (£76.3m) – he certainly won’t come cheap.
On Saturday, Isak probably added a bit more to his value, as he scored a simply stunning goal in a 3-0 win over Kosovo.
You can see footage of that strike, as well as Lineker’s reaction to it, below.
Clearly, the BBC Match of the Day host admires Isak, as it isn’t the first time he’s praised the Swedish sensation.
During EURO 2020, Lineker also called the former Borussia Dortmund man an ‘exceptional talent’ – he certainly is.
Can Arsenal sign Alexander Isak?
It will be difficult given his massive release clause, although Arsenal are certainly capable of signing Isak – in our view.
Arsenal have already done the groundwork by holding talks with his agent, and it should be easy for Mikel Arteta to convince him.
Why? Well, Alexandre Lacazette is heading for the Emirates Stadium exit door with his contract set to expire in June.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also 32, and no longer the player he once was.
As a result, Arteta should be able to guarantee Isak a starting role up front, and also the opportunity to hold the torch as Arsenal’s No.9 for the long-term.
It’s a vacancy that any striker in Europe would be tempted by, given the status of Arsenal and the attraction of emulating Thierry Henry.
If Edu can get the Arsenal Board to stump up the cash, this move could be a goer in our eyes.
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