Edu sent 'all out' Alexander Isak transfer verdict as Arsenal 'close' to first signing

Arsenal have been instructed to go 'all out' to try and sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the candidates potentially being made available by the Magpies due to Financial Fair Play (FFP).

It's no secret that Newcastle are currently facing their biggest challenge in complying with FFP rules in recent years. The Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) mean they could be forced to sell some of their key players in order to continue their upward trajectory.

Their recent accounts, which showed a £73.4million loss, has led to speculation over the likes ofBruno Guimaraes and Isak. Rio Ferdinand, who saw Isak score a brilliant goal against Manchester City last weekend, has urged Arsenal to answer their centre-forward problems with the Swede.

«Alexander Isak was running in behind constantly (against Manchester City),» Ferdinand told hisFIVE podcast. «If I’m Arsenal, I’m going all out and buying him.

»Why? They can’t spend — they’re struggling with [profit and sustainability rules]. I think there’s another jump-up before he goes to a club like Real Madrid. I saw somewhere they have to sell before they can buy again."

football.london's Josh Holland says: Whenever I've watched Isak in action for Newcastle, he's impressed. His tall and athletic build causes issues for defenders, partner that with electric pace and a clinical finish — he's unreal.

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Arsenal wanted him when he was at Real Sociedad. Newcastle signed him and he will cost a premium now, but the caveat is that he will now come with Premier League experience. At