Arsenal have no chance of signing Alexander Isak this month – but missing out of Champions League qualification could force Newcastle’s hand, suggests Emile Heskey.
The Magpies striker has established himself as one of the premier goalscorers in world football with 14 goals in his last 15 games, including scoring in seven consecutive games in the Premier League. His latest exploits in front of goal saw him bag Newcastle’s opener in their 2-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
The supreme Swede has long been linked with a move to the red side of north London, where there’s a distinct lack of a forward of Isak’s ilk. Ex-Liverpool striker Heskey reckons the Gunners have no chance of luring the 25-year-old to the Emirates this month.
“I think Arsenal fans are living in dreamland if they think that they can sign Alexander Isak in January,” he told Instant Casino. “The thing is, Newcastle are legitimately chasing top four.
“If I’m Eddie Howe, do you seriously think that I’’m going to sell my best player to a rival? There’s no love lost between Newcastle and Arsenal, so why would they want to do them a favour.
“I think it would take stupid money, crazy money to get Isak out of Newcastle in January. Even if they want him in the summer, you’re talking over £100million. Will they try for him in the summer? Maybe, but who’s to say he wouldn’t want to stay at Newcastle, especially if they can secure Champions League football.”
However, Heskey has questioned whether a “gentlemen’s agreement” exists between Isak and Newcastle that would allow for his departure should they fail to capture Champions League football this season. “If Newcastle do qualify for the Champions League, I can’t see them selling any of their best players,” he added.
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