Ex-Gunner says Isak is more suited to Arsenal than Gyokeres
Arsenal were long linked with Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United consistently deterred potential suitors with substantial financial demands. The Gunners, aware of the challenges involved in securing the Swede, turned their attention elsewhere when they decided a new striker was essential this summer. Recognising Newcastle’s valuation as prohibitive, Arsenal looked beyond the Premier League and […] The post Ex-Gunner says Isak is more suited to Arsenal than Gyokeres appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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Arsenal were long linked with Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United consistently deterred potential suitors with substantial financial demands. The Gunners, aware of the challenges involved in securing the Swede, turned their attention elsewhere when they decided a new striker was essential this summer.
Recognising Newcastle’s valuation as prohibitive, Arsenal looked beyond the Premier League and eventually secured the services of Viktor Gyökeres. However, just weeks later, Isak forced through a move to Liverpool, prompting questions over whether the Gunners should have pushed harder to acquire him.
Arsenal Place Faith in Gyökeres
Despite those doubts, Arsenal remain satisfied with their new forward. Gyökeres arrives with an outstanding record, having scored close to 100 goals in just two seasons with Sporting. His pedigree and determination to succeed in England underpin the belief that he will adapt to the demands of Premier League football and become a decisive figure for the club.
The expectation is that his goalscoring instinct, combined with his work ethic, will add a new dimension to Arsenal’s attacking options. For supporters, the focus is now on providing him with the backing required to flourish in his debut campaign.
Clichy’s Verdict on Isak and Gyökeres
Nevertheless, former Arsenal defender Gaël Clichy has expressed the view that Isak would have been a more natural fit for Mikel Arteta’s system. Speaking via Metro Sport, Clichy remarked: “I don’t think he is the sort of player Arsenal are used to, I don’t think in the link-up side of the game he will provide what they need. I think someone like Isak was more suited but he [Gyökeres] will add something Arsenal didn’t have. When you look at the players they have brought, they want to use those lines, use those wingers, create one-on-ones and get the ball into the box quickly. I think we will see a new Arsenal, an Arsenal that is more looking towards those situations.”
His comments reflect a broader debate over whether Gyökeres can replicate Isak’s blend of technical quality and tactical flexibility. Yet, there is also recognition that Arsenal’s evolving approach may benefit from Gyökeres’s direct style and physical presence.
While the signing of Isak might have excited many, Gyökeres represents a calculated choice aligned with the club’s current vision. Arsenal supporters now have the opportunity to rally behind their new striker, as he begins the task of proving himself at the highest level.
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