Arsenal keeping tabs on shock Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer

Alexander Isak is Worth Arsenal Revamping at Centre-Forward

If we’re talking a full scale ‘revamp’, a vast overhaul of the centre-forward department earlier than anticipated, it has to be for the right player.

Supporters are mostly in agreement that Lacazette should be sold this summer (he really should) while others have more than flirted with the idea of moving Aubameyang on at the same time.

It would be a shock to see the captain moved on just 12 months after an arduous contract situation finally ended with him penning a new three-year deal, especially since his poor performances last season have valid mitigation.

But, if moving the pair on meant a frontline facelift then make sure it’s as an ideal player as possible. Make sure it’s Alexander Isak.

An all-encompassing striker with endearing qualities in abundance whose release clause is less than what it would likely take to sign Calvert-Lewin, it is, pardon the overused term, a no-brainer. Isak is already magnificent and at just 21 years old will be the striker in Europe alongside Erling Haaland in a few years.

A centre-forward who can press, link play, operate on the shoulder, is quick, is strong, is two-footed and has an elegant level of skill reminiscent of Kanu, that’s who you break the bank for and be bold about. Calvert-Lewin is a wonderful Premier League striker, he just isn’t Isak.

How achievable Isak is almost irrelevant. It’s a matter of having the right vision for the club. Borussia Dortmund have a buyback clause for him and with the entire continent eyeing his signature, and able to offer Champions League football, Arsenal’s chances are slim at best.

At this point it’s all ‘keeping tabs’ and ‘monitoring this’ and so on and so forth. Lots of smoke and so far no fire. But if you’re going to go gung ho and push the boat out, choose the one with the speed engine and spare fuel. At least try.