Why Isak Is Arsenal’s PERFECT Signing

Gyokeres, Osimhen, Toney and more have all been linked with a move to Arsenal! But this video explores why Alexander Isak is the one Arteta & Edu MUST sign.
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[@TheGoonerverse]

Believe it or not, I recorded this a week ago before the links 😂 still away ⛷️ Who wants Isak? 🙋‍♂️

[@GoonerDejv]

I love ISak, the biggest worry is his fitness, he's been a bit injury prone unfortunately and it is not reandom that those injuries has come in the premier league. . Would be very unfortunate to get a Jesus replacement that just sits besides Jesus on the bench. However the biggest argument against is that he's never rly been that natural finisher and he dont have the same grit as Gyokeres and his and Havertz profiles overlaps more than ppl seem to realise while Gyokeres offer a completly different option, way more along the lines of Jesus profile at his best

[@Groniallic]

Honestly, I'd like gyokeres better, but hes still a great finisher who's also young, his height is also very nice

[@LCapri]

We don’t want him 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@KattWasRightAboutYou]

Q: Why Isak is Arsenal perfect signing? A: because of injuries ?😂

[@peleind]

Cant wait for him to play at most 20 match for use when he comes in.

[@DeeDeeDanone]

Isak is great but he’s on target to be injured 50% of the season. Only way that can work is if him and Jesus can sync and alternate their injuries.

[@franklingoodwin]

Played 20 games this season. Last season was when he was injured.

[@aidenflynn3085]

😂😂😂

[@michaelprince6798]

The thing is though that when you're fighting on four fronts even that won't work. Ideally you'll want to bring on one for the other to keep the quality and tempo up and to keep the entire team fresh throughout the season.

[@rashidkhalid3970]

Newcastle as a club ain't getting back into champions league anytime soon and even if they do they getting knocked out in group stages.. Plus isak comes in at a readymade project with players all his age group

[@wilsonwonder3194]

Now this is hilarious 😂

[@kareemal-shimaly3657]

I’d rather have Gyokores. Your content is become so much better, one of the best out there keep it up

[@freshup765]

Trust me you dont, hes is a one season wonder. Hes gonna be a flop if he comes to the premier leauge

[@merlinbotha363]

Not really worth his release clause after one season

[@GoonerDejv]

What do you base that on? I think he's naturally progressed to this level of the years and once he got a decent chance at a suitable set up he delivered. I see no reason to why he wouldn't continue on that path. However, the adjustment to the EPL is always a hard one @@freshup765

[@AdamPort41]

One season dude, in a very different league. And he’ll be mad expensive. Doing stuff like this is why Chelsea are so mudded

[@AmitUtkarsh99]

he has already played championship and coventry just missed out to get promoted. so he has pretty good idea about english football. a swede playing in prtuguese league means he is adaptable. he averages more than a goal contribution per game. victor would shine at arsenal.

[@franklingoodwin]

I've always wanted Isak at Arsenal since Odegaard signed for us. Their chemistry on the pitch at Real Sociedad is what made people take notice of both players.

[@mecanuktutorials6476]

Odegaard signed for Real Madrid at 16. It was a big headline.

[@franklingoodwin]

@@mecanuktutorials6476 I meant in terms of playing. You may remember Odegaard was on the bench or out on loan for almost all of his time at Real Madrid.

[@stefanvegsund9584]

​@@franklingoodwinthat had all to do with playstyle and who they had in first 11. Remember, ødegaard scored and took put real madrid from the cup and won it. Yes , his chemistry with isak is good, but everyone was already watching ødegaard.

[@stefanvegsund9584]

​@@franklingoodwinafter he beat madrid, they still kept lending him out and released him to Arsenal.

[@stealthiscool]

I would say Gyokores is versatile too, he carries the ball very well, runs the channels, links up well and can prolifically score AND assist, mostly of all his availability is much better than Isak

[@jeremieguay4189]

He's not PL proven tho. And his form is gonna make him REALLY costly. I'd rather go with a guy who has 12 Premier League goals (in 20 games) and has played with the captain Ø.

[@stealthiscool]

@@jeremieguay4189 “PL proven” is overrated, a good player is a good player and if they are a fit for your system and what you’re looking for it shouldn’t matter where they’re from

[@domagojhrgovic7419]

@@jeremieguay4189 He played well in the championship.

[@jeremieguay4189]

@@stealthiscool Is it really? I don't watch the Portuguese league, but is there teams that play super low block all game long? You need different qualities in such a situation. You need to have a high footballing IQ (I guess he can upgrade it under Arteta)

[@jeremieguay4189]

@@stealthiscool But you know what I mean? Im not talking because of pressure or anything. It's obvious he has got good qualities, but the level and play style is very different from Liga Portugal to the prem. And has to have a great personnality to get along with the boys too. There's more you need to look at than pace, skills and finishing

[@gentnextdoor]

I think Isaak would conquer the world at Arsenal. He is an absolute killer

[@leeslimz7606]

As much as I do like Isak, coming to the Prem where is more physical, his availability is an issue. Whereas Gyokeres has played in the championship when it's a bruiser league as well as now the Portugal League where its technical, he just seems to have it all plus availability. He's good enough to play across the front 3 and will be about the same price point. Gyokeres wins for me.

[@themanmachine125]

what do you mean coming to the prem? lol he’s already in it and has proven he can cope, gyokeres hasn’t

[@leeslimz7606]

@@themanmachine125 "since he's come to the Prem"

[@keepitrealdixon5176]

​@themanmachine125 I don't think being injury prone helps Isaks case. So you could say he cannot cope without being injured 😊

[@Sw3dishSthlm]

As a Swede being a Gooner since 1996 I could never imagine any fan believing two out of four striker options for my club to be Swedish :) I’ve watched both Isak and Gyökeres since they were 15-16 years old, Isak is clear as a footballer but his injuries since joining the EPL and our club’s record of player injuries worries me

[@adeadefemi3299]

I prefer Gyokeres. Isak looks so thin and to make matters worse, he has been getting injured a lot. You could say maybe Newcastle has something to do with the injuries, but what if the physicality of the EPL is also a factor. We already an injury prone striker in Jesus, that’s ok for now. Also I believe Gyokeres has the ability to be versatile, he can use both feet, he has experience with English football, and he is a ball carrier as well. So Gyokeres over Isak for me. Plus Gyokeres has proven he can score about 30 goals a season, i don’t think Isak has done that yet.

[@emmanuelchimanastudies1777]

I Just dont get, everyone goes to say we want a proper number 9, then we go on to look for someone versatile similarly to Jesus, as if thats not enough he is not a 20+ goal striker, going for Isak because of Versatility is the same as going for another Gabriel Jesus in my opinion

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

Buying a player with a prolonged injury record is a massive red flag for anyone. Personally, Isak is simply not strong enough for the Premiership. Naturally slim players struggle in positions that require strength and robustness. It's not surprising that so many of his goals are scored outside the box. If it was a choice between him, Toney and Gyokeres, all for similar amounts, I would take Gyokeres. Gyokeres is a monster in the box, though more headers would be welcome ❤😂

[@kjaereee]

Another plus with Isak is that he played with Odegaard in Real Sociedad!!

[@stefanvegsund9584]

Exactly, they defeated Madrid and won the cup together.

[@jordand2103]

Yeah, but he was only out injured 5 games for Real Sociedad. He’s missed 26 games for Newcastle, and counting. The injuries aren’t worth it.

[@stefanvegsund9584]

@@jordand2103 that was last season and start of this, one long injury, he has played 20 games this season.

[@jordand2103]

@@stefanvegsund9584 he’s missed 10 games due to injury this season as well. He’s great but it’s a massive risk.

[@TheGoonerverse]

True!!

[@GoonerDejv]

Dont agree with the analasys on Gyokeres versatility though, he can definatly play left wing easily n prolly right as well even though I haven´t actually seen that myself over the years

[@aidenflynn3085]

He is injury prone, I don’t think that’s really debatable at this point and we have a horrible history with injury prone players, even now - Partey, Jesus, Tomiyasu, Zinchenko, Tierney… the list goes on

[@franklingoodwin]

Remember Van Persie was even more injury prone at the same age. Just because someone is injury prone when they're young doesn't mean they will be in their prime. Some players remain injury prone until 25-26 and then never get serious injuries for the remainder of their careers

[@leroysmart9363]

If you ignore his breakout season he misses an average of 10 games a season and that's before he sets foot at Arsenal where you are guaranteed to miss 10 games a season anyway with their historical squad injury record taken into a account. On a risk matrix not worth it

[@cmoney4114]

Splash on Gyokores, with the quality we have over what hes playing with now plus we're a big club we have more chances and teams stand off, hes physical enough for the prem and hes young so he should get better.... 🏆😐

[@jeremieguay4189]

It's really a gamble tho. Not because you're looking good at Sporting that you're gonna be good against Man U or even Brentford

[@cmoney4114]

@@jeremieguay4189 he's not just looking good he's got attributes that would help him transition to this league better than other players

[@jeremieguay4189]

@@cmoney4114 Hopefully. But wether he has the ability to play against low blocks with passes and movememt will be important too. Anyway, I guess he will become a much more intelligent footballer under Arteta if he completes the move

[@conorpp1]

I watched some videos on Gyokeres. What actually impressed me is that he actually made a lot of his goals with his own skills. He can score with both feet. He has the ability to turn and shoot. He isnt just a positional player that is in the right place at the right time. That makes him dangerous in the Salah, messi, Mbappe style. He would need to migrate those skills to the PL. How much of what he does is confidence based, I dont know, but I think it is a big factor which might be an issue if he struggles. With Isak, his last 2 seasons have had enough injuries to concern me. Both players have concerns, but Gyokeres upside could be way higher than Isaks.

[@TheGoonerverse]

This is a great observation… might look into it. Will credit you if I make a vid out of it!

[@conorpp1]

@@TheGoonerverse Just watched an interesting video On Gyokeres from a Portoguese site. Dont know if you have seen it. . kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33FeJdtZd2Vr8Usi=fj66MM-NzmPmG8Gc

[@danielkrawczyk3341]

Now you have to do a video on Viktor Gyökeres A more in depth one His goal versus Portugal Was like a number 9 Positioning and finishing

[@ekowhoward5530]

My choice is Gyokeres

[@Goonermenu]

Gyokeres is versatile... transfermarkt showed his secondary positions as LW and RW

[@fahimafzal2962]

ISAK reminds me of Henry obviously not as good but still a top player would have him no doubt he can play down the middle and off the left

[@michaelprince6798]

He reminds me of Kanu who wasn't a favourite of mine. I preferred Adebayor.

[@gladiatorscoops4907]

Zirkzee is my fav and for me is worth a punt, Gyokores also looks worth a punt too but think I prefer Zirkzee amt. I think he can play in a variety of positions, has the strength, fast in small spaces, technical ability and engine to play how we play. Isaak is a fantastic player but not sure he is built for our intense pressing and the physical side of things with his rangey frame. Are we seeing his body struggle to adapt to the intensity of the PL with the injuries mounting up? Would only be more strain on him playing for Arsenal.

[@zackvisions29]

Love isak and think he would do great but personally i dont want him. Between Partey,Zinny,Tomi and gabby ive had enough of players who we constantly get injured. Gotta get behind whoever we bring in tho

[@MapleMario67]

With the list you made my immediate reaction was gyokeres.

[@TheGoonerverse]

He’s up there for me!

[@nikoloff2964]

Zirkzee although young has the most promise of all of these dudes. The man is 1.93 ; 84 kilograms. That’s a damn central defender that moves with the speed of Jesus. Cheapest of all of them, plays like a false 9 at Bologna, coachable and fits the Arteta profile. Also he’s shown that he has mentality being successful in Italy after an underwhelming spell at Munich. Not getting Zirkzee now will be a humongous miss.

[@nikoloff2964]

Also @James B , he’s playing for Bologna and we’ve already dealt with them in the past. Absolute steal, just look at how he uses his body to protect the ball and go through defenders and you’ll understand what I mean. End product will need a bit of work, but it’s just such low risk for everything that we need in front.

[@michaelprince6798]

Zirkzee doesn't look like a striker to me and what we need is a striker, not a false 9 which we already have two of in Jesus and Havertz.

[@nikoloff2964]

@@michaelprince6798 I don’t think Arteta plays without a playmaking CF. Every forward he’s bought until now has had to be able to link up play, press and interchange with the wings. Zirkzee gives that and he’s a physical unit. James downplayed it but Isak has been missing games since Dortmund. I like him, but I view Zirzkee as the option because he’ll be way cheaper than whoever else we choose to pursue. I would much more prefer we spend big on a midfielder and a winger instead of a Striker that’s injury prone and has 1 more goal from open play than Havertz (who is going through a transitional season). I like Isak as well, but I just think that Zirkzee could be an incredible talent under Arteta.

[@TJay96]

@@michaelprince6798 Arteta always talks about spreading goals throughout the team for unpredictability. He will want a more clinical false 9

[@maducrutz9384]

love the vids, the pace and way ya present the topics is getting better

[@DovaGeris]

Going for Isak makes absolutely no sense at all...he's just another Jesus and we don't need two ...the team needs someone different and more prolific with a physical presence. Arsenal has two brilliant wings, but no one they can cross the ball to...Isak is definitely not that striker.

[@conorpp1]

When you are building a squad, The first 11 are the priority. Once you have your core sorted, then you can bolster the rest of your squad. Thats pretty much where we are right now with the exception of a striker.

[@jackoshea1369]

Gyökeres all day long! Phenomenal in every department. Big, powerful, fast, lethal in front of goal, great link up play! Bring him to the carpet! 🔥🙌🔥🙌

[@cwkjr2625]

I dont mind having a striker who is not as versatile, as long as he has the technical ability to fit this team, has good ball striking and has the ability to create space for himself and others. So my first choice is a toss up between Gyokeres and Vlahovic. They have good technical ability, can fit the team, gives us some good ball striking and good movement in the box. I am slightly leaning towards Vlahovic because i think he has better movement in the box and a striker's presence but thats just my opinion

[@solosyiem]

Don’t need another hospital merchant.

[@blackwarrior4life]

Typical comment of the man who don’t know nothing about Isak

[@V4n1lla_Rice]

​@blackwarrior4life not really, he's missed 50% of the season... and it doesn't matter what his record was before Newcastle, look at Partey before Arsenal. Some people can't handle the physicality of the league or the schedule

[@Qlicky]

​@@blackwarrior4life And you do?

[@thegoatsnake5392]

@@blackwarrior4life Isaks only started 34 matches out of 76 in 2 seasons, and so far 12 goals is his best tally, it's really not all that only worth 60 mil max and Newcastle wont have that. Saka has more G/A from the wing.

[@Simsach1]

thanks for your work James, very complete and structured as always but the delivery is getting better and better ! I would acutally love Isak to come this summer, even if I hadn't thought of him in the first place. I still don't know if he has the quality to really take us to another level, but for 75m max I would sign him. big up from Paris my guy

[@TheGoonerverse]

Thank you so so much 🙏 I’ll keep working hard! I’d love Isak

[@GGMONTANA]

I want Gyokeres

[@aes1373]

Isaks injury record is what makes him doubt compared to Gyokeres. At the same time, im not sure Newcastle will sell Isak for less than 100 mil.

[@nikolabacic9790]

Isak might be tall, but he is very slim and not good in the air. Gabriel Jesus is stronger and better at the hold up play as well. In other aspects of the game they are quite similar, so I wouldn't go for him (for that kind of money). Plus the injury record...

[@magnesaxa]

Better than all our forwards at scoring though.

[@epeljr1792]

Gyokeres

[@jeremieguay4189]

I think this is a great analysis! He would fit us very well I think!🎉

[@braders96]

Gyokeres looks like a really good player. I would prefer him as I don't believe versatility is important in this instance. Although, Isak is a brilliant player and premier league proven, but again injury prone!

[@michaelprince6798]

Gyokeres is more versatile than Isak.

[@braders96]

@@michaelprince6798 Interesting, what other positions can he play?

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Good breakdown James. I totally get where you’re coming from. Isak makes sense.

[@ralph259]

No. We should be after Viktor Gyokeres or Santiago Jimenez. The former is my preferred option.

[@SoupOrSalad808]

some players arent injury prone til they come to the prem with the higher level of pace and physicality, in my opinion Isak is likely injury prone in this league at least

[@marcomarin1196]

Removing Gyokeres from the Versatile category is madness, he's on the wings more than Isak

[@rajvishnu5132]

im totally onboard with this idea

[@edpurdy1808]

As a Newcastle fan this is laughable we may need to sell to buy but we bought isak for 60 million there is no reason to sell him for 80 it hardly helps our ffp situation. If we sell a player it will be Bruno we bought him for 35 and can sell for 80-100. This is all not mentioning how incredibly difficult it to find good strikers making him very difficult to replace

[@makei89]

But he wants champion league, you are not going to be in top 5 this season

[@michaelprince6798]

It all depends on the FFP situation that Newcastle is in. They may have to sell in order to align with FFP so it may mean even having to sell at a loss because they need the money more than the buyer needs any specific player that they have. And the longer they take to sell is the closer they get to the transfer window closing and that means the lower the offers they will receive. And if the player wants to leave it will make it even worse.It's all about supply and demand. If you have "perishable goods" like fruits for instance, it is better to sell them cheaply rather than having them spoil and getting nothing for them.

[@edpurdy1808]

@@michaelprince6798 Nobody anywhere has said we are not going to meet ffp next season we get champions league money and a new adidas deal worth 80 mil. The thing was always we needed to sell to buy. Not to mention I think Arsenal are sailing close to the wind just like us.

[@MrJohnkidane]

Great dribbler, smart finisher, a good team player, & humble individual who can do great for Arsenal if he has good midfielders. I say…sign him up given the budget is feasible.

[@arthursleep8307]

Great content James… I fully expect Arteta and Edu will get this right

[@user-rc8mv2zi6q]

I think Isak is most likely your best option. Already up to speed with the prem, carried Newcastle in a few games already and given big teams something to think about while playing against him. I think he goes straight into that Arsenal team and gets 25 goals with the way Arsenal havong been playing this season. Arteta will turn him into a ruthless finisher and it will give Odegaard a little more freedom to operate like a Griezzman role at Atleti.

[@peteredoki7159]

Isak is perfect. He is a dribbler, great link on play, potent in front of goal and very fast. A perfect signing…. If he can keep fit, also Newcastle won’t want to let him go so they would demand a King’s ransom. Or they may look to recoup something on what they spent on Tonali

[@red92diaz]

I’d take Isak or Gyokeres. Leaning more towards Gyokeres for not being injury prone.

[@kalebs.gebrekirstos8041]

I’ve been saying this for so long. He’s the perfect blend of speed, elegance and strength. His game is well suited to our playing style. I think he has what it takes to become the next Karim Benzema!

[@michaelprince6798]

He doesn't look strong to me, and despite his height he doesn't look good in the air.

[@michaelprince6798]

Elegance doesn't lead to goals, and I don't see the strength.

[@ryrosimeone8837]

Is there a way we can minimize his injuries? There have been players who had more injuries at one club and less at another.

[@mawuleadjei8260]

Really think we should go for Rodrygo. I’m calling it if he goes to any other top 6 club it will be a big issue for us down the line. He’s a star player like Sanchez and he’s about to be pushed to the bench next season at Real. We need a player that can take over a game alone like a Salah can. He would want to play off the left but I was watching him play LW when Vini was out this season and he was something special. He’s already had big moments in the champions league against teams like City. If Liverpool get him it will be like Mourinho coming to the prem and winning it the season after the invincibles essentially ending our dominance. The infrastructure is in place half the team speaks Portuguese he will fit in immediately and we can start bringing on rapid players like Martinelli and Trossard against tired legs. If we don’t build hype around this now as a fanbase when it’s time to get him he will go to Liverpool or worse City that could be why they are selling Grealish this summer. Real fans are saying if they had to sell a player because of Mbappe it would be Rodrygo so we should go all in. The striker market isn’t great we should hold out for a sure thing striker and get Rodrygo and Morita from Sporting CP this summer to replace Partey or Jorginho who ever leaves

[@richardmcgoldrick78]

It seems to me that Isak requires space to do his best work and prefers the ball in behind, than to feet. He is similar to Auba in that way and I am reminded of how Auba struggled in Arteta's system. We have been dominating field tilt this season and subsequently, have consistently faced the lowest of low blocks. If Arteta continues with this dominating, controlled, slower way of playing, I don't believe Isak is best suited to this system. I would prefer a nine that can find space in tight areas and be at the statistically higher end of finishing low XG chances. My preference would be Evan Ferguson due to his freakish quality at such a young age and his high ceiling (I admit my bias as I am Irish) but I can see the difficulties with that deal and he is probably 2 years off reaching the required level of performance that will elevate us to PL, CL winners. Otherwise Osimhen, Gyokeres, Vlahovic in that order. I am at the point now, in having full trust in Arteta/Edu, so whoever they choose, I can easily get behind it. I just hope a top class, starting 9 is at the top of our to do list because I truly believe a truly top class, specialist 9, especially in finishing chances, can bring us to the next level.

[@ThirdEye...]

Forget V.Osimhen

[@ikaida12]

Most important point is Isak played with Odegaard and both played well together.

[@friendlyghost9766]

I hear what you're saying and I truly do love Isak. Out of all the players you listed he has the best skillset and versatility right now imo. However his recent injury record is very bad and that simply cannot be ignored.

[@AlphaIjie]

I'm a Nigerian and yet honestly would not go on the roof top championing for Osimhen... However, his intensity in the, making forced errors and allowing for offensive turnovers might be something that Mikel might absolutely like... Combine that with his leap power (he can literally suspend in the air); and also his goal record isn't at all bad even though it looks so this season, looking at it more closely , you would see that his starts to goal's scored are actually almost 1 to 1. And remember, we are looking to sign an individual that would bring a unique skill set, strong mentality and potentially a winner too!

[@GoonerDejv]

Ive watched Isak since his youth days and though I do love the guy it rly makes no sense goin for Isak at this point, there are other better ooptions for the way we play. His country man is a way better option as an exampel, , he'll slot in Jesus place seemlessly

[@GoonerDejv]

Gyokeres also complements HAvertz way better, they offer very different profiles and could also play of each other very well if we feel the need to go all out attack at some point

[@ezybreezy1063]

the start of the season, Isaak is give me attention saying nufc have chance to be top 5. before the dirty game and i hate nufc and bruno. but seeing your explanation, sparks my attention also. i want arteta to sign him !

[@spencerz4503]

Gyokoeres if we want a striker should be the route we go. he’s good enough at his age to at the very least to provide cover for Havertz up top who has been great for us this season if he doesn’t make the role his own right away

[@Estocoee]

Isak is 6’4” 😭 put some respect on his name, he is a towering figure

[@michaelprince6798]

Yeah, 6'4" but lacking physicality. I prefer a Batistuta in Gyokeres rather than a Peter Crouch in Isak.

[@dalecarriger8938]

Isak is tall but not much presence in the box. 3 headed goals in last 2 seasons. Jesus 6.

[@ayubalom786]

He's a pencil thow. Need someone waaam

[@nuudelz3711]

The only problem with isak is we already have a 9/false 9 that’s injured half the season.

[@danielrostirolla5442]

People saying how Jesus and Isak would both be injury prone…but we have Eddy. And Eddy can do a job coming in, he’s the the answer but he and Kai can 100% will that space.

[@mattswinnerton9892]

I would prefer gyokeres or osimhen. Isak is very good but injury prone. It’s all well and good being really talented but if you aren’t on the pitch it doesn’t help. Arsenal have a few like that already

[@Jimutv]

I’m not an Arsenal fan but I’ve always thought he should of gone to Arsenal, if you include him in this current arsenal teams it’s game over for everyone 😂 just keeping him injury free is the hard part by the looks of it

[@michaelprince6798]

Who are you going for next, James, Pedro Neto?

[@user-su7lr2ik5q]

I love Isak and he is my no 1 choice!Some fans are concerned about his injury record..I still think he is worth the gamble..EPL proven,all the attributes we need

[@advaitbhonde3941]

Personally, Vlahovic is my preferred choice. Arteta has a knack for going back to players he initially wanted(Raya, Jorginho). Plus, Isak's injury record is concerning

[@citixen3052]

Any decent ST will do i guess since the team is a well-oiled machine at this point. My gut tells me with Ollie Watkins we'd be unstoppable. We need a hungry lad, someone who has not had loads of cash thrown at his name already but is world class, like Rice. Watkin's hunger is really exciting to observe, in an Arsenal team that creates that many chances he'd excel.

[@floppydisk9541]

Get him. He is great and he has this Striker's flair in him.. like Henry. He just needs a better midfielders and he will be banging goals.

[@obumnemeokeke7660]

What of his hold up play?

[@a.nasongo3152]

The most important factor for me is he already has chemistry with O.

[@OnakenoErivona]

Whilst i dont agree with some evaluations (like isak at his best being better than toney at his, and isak being proven) i see your reasoning. Good video

[@thesaltedpork]

It's gotta be Gyokores. Not just but stats but watch him play. He's not as big as Haarland but he seems the same build. He's got everything.

[@rushnafwadud]

Thomas Partey has been injured for almost half his time at Arsenal in 3 years. Before that the man had steel clad legs. Does that mean we shouldn’t worry about his injury prone problem?

[@DrDoh]

you're wrong about gyokeres. im a sporting supporter, if you want to have a concrete opinion on him, let me know. no bias

[@braveman7948]

I agree with u james i always think he would be better than the rest of

[@hazrinhaffiz6566]

WE HAVE MIKA BIERETH THAT BETTER THAN HOJLUND 😊

[@looniaz]

He's not ready for PL. Loan him to PL or Championship team and asses from there.

[@theizzidor1319]

Imagine next season. Gk Raya Rb white Cb saliba Cb gabriel Lb timber Cdm rice Cm havertz Cm odegaard Lw martinelli St isak Rw saka 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Boroiboi]

What do you think about the academy Mika Biereth? Does he have the chance eddie got into the first team?

[@ArthurOgora]

I would think a player like zack zee is a better option coz of his skill set and he is vasitle as well.

[@DavoPJR]

So, if height is a disqualification for Watkins, the I would assume that the same would apply to Messi if he were available?

[@iwegbuecharles6613]

He is a good player and one that arsenal has chased a couple of seasons ago. 85m or less should get him. Arsenal might go for him

[@mikeblake9761]

If you wanted Isak before compiling that criteria chart, isn’t it just confirmation bias James?

[@jamesbutler7547]

I don’t often disagree with you James but on this one I do unfortunately.

[@Gorganahfikark]

Have always had my eye on Isak even before he came to New Castle. He has prem experience now but anything over 100 mill is too much for me

[@Emperoraziz]

Gooners wake up who wants a player who will be available very little it’s one thing the Partey situation where there was no previous signs but Isak is showing us he can’t stay fit

[@loveadeola]

I'll still go with Vicktor Gyokores. This whole fiasco about someone "not premier league tested" is a farce. Was Theirry Henry PL tested? Was Suarez PL tested? Was Haaland PL tested? A good player is a good player. A great player is a great player. There's no need for us to hold ourselves back because someone isn't PL tested.

[@monyeichukwuka9102]

Love Isak, but Gyokeres does everything you mentioned Isak does (Maybe not as well, and not in the EPL), Gyokeres might be more expensive but Isak has a history of injuries.

[@imranhairil2019]

Can you make comparison between Isak, Toney & Ferguson?

[@_BigSauce]

In my opinion, injury records should be a requirement as well.

[@Minilover-ec7ci]

Isak isnt a bad shout when fit he knows where the back of the net is, but i cant help thinking vlahovic would be perfect

[@sj_fpl_]

My priority for arsenal is centre midfielder, looks like both jorginho and Partey could be leaving, Elneny is not good enough to start for Arsenal. My dream signing could be Kimmich. Both Declan Rice and Joshua Kimmich could be the best midfield duo.

[@jimbojimbo6873]

He’s like a younger less good version of Lewandowski, so good on the ball

[@micah0190]

I like Isak but if there’s one thing I don’t like about him it’s how he uses his frame. He’s not a great outlet

[@creagle26]

Do a breakdown of Gimenez

[@Raaazzle]

Perfect signing but what price would they sell someone who they just purchased for 70m when they have a plan & structure in place with the owners. He’s the #1 player they are going to keep as they progress with this ownership building up there income for the next few years to be able to go & spend a lot in a summer & assemble a team.

[@Jmuniu_mwangi]

Give Newcastle Eddie+50m for Isak!

[@jklvisions]

Big up James! 👏🏻👏🏻 Question: do you feel Isak really has the IQ that Arteta would be looking for? if you go back and watch him the last two seasons, he’s somewhat two dimensional And I feel Artine leans towards players that can do things on their own, using their IQ, rather than just natural ability Thoughts?

[@jamesjosejj]

After seeing how much injury has hurt our last few seasons, the aim should be to move AWAY from unreliable players. Vlahovic is not an option for Arsenal. With how his camp disrespected Arsenal last time, no way does Edu reach out to them again. Ornstein directly named Sesko & Ferguson as strikers Arsenal are tracking... this can't be overlooked

[@marcus-sky]

Signing a sick note to replace Jesus 🤭