Opinion: Sell Havertz, Sign Isak But Is it as simple as that for Arsenal?

Had Arsenal not committed to Viktor Gyökeres, they might have landed their long-standing dream striker Alexander Isak.

For years, whenever Isak’s name has surfaced in transfer talk, Arsenal have always been in the mix.

This summer, the Gunners entered the window with a clear intent: sign a striker.

They could have gone for Isak, but with Newcastle’s hefty asking price and uncertainty over their willingness to sell, they pivoted to other targets, notably Gyökeres who is now expected to be unveiled imminently.

£150m Isak still gettable as Newcastle plan Šeško move

Just as Arsenal have struck a deal for Gyökeres Isak,, the one they have admired for years, has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to leave.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are pressing hard to sign Benjamin Šeško and have hinted at a willingness to let Isak go.

So, can Arsenal still go for Isak despite signing Gyökeres?

According to The Independent, Arsenal would not need to worry about Premier League PSR regulations if they chose to pursue Isak. It would come down to the ambition of the ownership:

“The greater intrigue is that Arsenal do have the PSR headroom. Many just put this down to the ownership’s willingness to spend, and how much funds are released.”

At the time those claims emerged, Gyökeres’ deal was not yet confirmed. Now that it is essentially done, Isak remains available, and interested – though, to be fair, the fact that he apparently wants Liverpool essentially rules and Arsenal move out.