Isak is Arsenal’s top target but Newcastle do not want to sell (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal will make Ajax striker Brian Brobbey a top transfer target this summer if they cannot strike a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
Having missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season, The Gunners have already begun work behind the scenes to strengthen the squad this summer.
A new striker is thought to be a priority in north London with Isak the club’s top target. The Sweden international is coming off the back of an incredible second season at Newcastle, scoring 25 times in 40 appearances.
Arsenal are eager to bring him to the Emirates but are aware Newcastle will not want to sell one of their prized assets and hope to tie him down to a new contract this summer.
Eager not to be involved into a drawn-out transfer saga, Arsenal will move on if they are told a deal for Isak is not possible with The Independent reporting Ajax star Brobbey is their second choice target.
The 22-year-old has scored 22 goals in 42 appearances in what has been a troubled season for Ajax and has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Another option being considered at the Emirates is Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokreres. The Swede scored an incredible 43 goals in 39 appearances for the Portuguese giants this season, his first since joining from Coventry City last year.
Ajax star Brobbey is also on Arsenal’s radar (Picture: Getty)
Recent reports elsewhere have also suggested Arsenal are interested in signing RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko.
The Slovenia international has a release clause of £56million in his contract which must be triggered before the end of June.
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Mikel Arteta is eager for the club to wrap up their transfer business as early as possible and would like to have his new arrivals in place before pre-season begins.
The Arsenal boss wants three ‘first-team level’ players this summer with three or four likely to be moved on in the coming months.
Arsenal’s title challenge ran until the final day of the season on Sunday but with Manchester City holding their nerve at home to West Ham, the Gunners finished second, two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side.
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