We acquired Alexander Isak for Arsenal during the summer transfer window and secured a historic double.
Arsenal will be looking to strengthen their squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title, with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak being linked with a move to the Gunners.
Arsenal has been seeking a new striker for some time, with players like Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko being mentioned as potential targets. However, after another impressive season in the Premier League, Isak appears to be the standout option.
The Swedish striker scored 21 goals and provided two assists in 30 games this season, finishing as the Premier League’s third top scorer. At 24 years old, he won’t be cheap, having joined Newcastle just two years ago for £58 million.
So, if Arsenal were to sign Isak in the summer transfer window, could he be the missing piece for Arteta’s squad? Let’s explore this scenario.
Arsenal’s 2024/25 season simulated with Alexander Isak
Using Football Manager 2024, we moved Isak to Arsenal in the summer transfer window and simulated the 2024/25 season to see his potential impact.
In his first season with the Gunners, Arteta made Isak his first-choice striker. The Swede made 49 appearances across all competitions, scoring 28 goals and becoming the club’s top scorer.
Isak outscored Bukayo Saka, who netted 25 goals and provided 10 assists, achieving the highest average rating per 90 at the club. Gabriel Martinelli also returned to form with 15 league goals, while Gabriel Jesus struggled, starting only 18 games all season.