Rio Ferdinand urges Arsenal to poach Newcastle star amid FFP struggles

Rio Ferdinand has faced some of the games best strikers, and has now spotted one who would be perfect for Arsenal.

The Manchester United legend, who won six Premier League titles and a Champions League, came up against some of football’s greatest forwards, and thinks Alexander Isak could be right up there.

The Newcastle talisman was at his best during the Magpies' thrilling 3-2 defeat to Manchester City last time out, putting away an absolutely glorious finish.

That was far from all, though, with the Swede torturing City’s treble-winning back line throughout, giving their defenders one of their most stressful evenings in a long time.

Watching in, Ferdinand couldn’t help but be amazed, and his first thought was where Isak would fit in perfectly.

“Isak was running in behind constantly,” he said on VIBE with Five. “By the way, if I’m Arsenal I’m going all out and buying him. 

“I think there’s another level before that jump up [to a team like Real Madrid] for him. Isak’s movement was great, great finishing as well.”

When it was put to Ferdinand that there’s little chance Newcastle would part ways with their £60million record signing from Real Sociedad, the England great was keen to point out why Arsenal should still try.

“They can’t spend, they’ve got FFP [Financial Fair Play problems],” he explained. “I’ve seen that they’ve got to sell before they can buy, we’ll see. 

“I wouldn’t sell if I was Newcastle, he’s staying here while you’re bringing in the superstars still. He’s top.”

Both Newcastle CEO Darren Eales and manager Eddie Howe have admitted the club is struggling to build a team after a big net spend since their takeover by Saudi Arabia's PIF.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are widely considered to be in desperate need of an out-and-out