Rio Ferdinand tells Arsenal to go 'all out' for stunning Newcastle transfer after £73m reveal
Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to sign Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak amid growing concerns about their financial situation.
Mikel Arteta's side are in the market for a prolific goalscorer to spearhead their attack as they look to go one step further than last season by securing the Premier League title. The club is currently sat in fourth place behind Aston Villa, Manchester City and league leaders Liverpool, with the January transfer window offering the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to bolster their attacking options.
While links to Brentford ace Ivan Toney and Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen continue to swirl regarding a possible move to the Emirates Stadium, the deals may prove to be too expensive with both players likely carrying a price-tag upwards of £100million. This could lead to the club turning their attentions toother options, such as Isak.
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The Swedish striker already has ten goals to his name across his 16 appearances in the top flight of English football this season, and was linked with a move to North London prior to his switch from Real Sociedad to St James' Park in 2022. Fast forward to the present day and Isak is once again being mentioned on Arsenal's transfer watchlist, with Newcastle possibly being forced to sell some of their star players in order to comply with profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR) within the Premier League.
Speaking recently after the club announced losses in the region of £73m, Newcastle CEO Darren Eales admitted every player has a price as links regarding potential exits
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