Alexander Isak might be too expensive for Arsenal to sign this month (Image: GETTY)
are still being linked with a big-money swoop for but it seems any January move for the forward would be a non-starter. have made it clear that Isak will not be sold unless the Gunners are prepared to break the bank for his signature. , which will almost certainly put a January deal out of reach.Isak was quizzed on those reports after scoring twice against and was quick to play down a January move, : “It doesn’t really faze me too much. I think that’s more for you guys and for fans to talk about.”I’m in the middle of the season and I think it’s going really well for me and the team, so, you know, all my focus is here and I’m really happy with how things are going. My focus is on the pitch.”Express Sport takes a look at four potential alternatives who would be far cheaper for to sign before the January window closes…
The forward is said to be valued at a staggering £150m by his current employers (Image: GETTY)
Liam Delap
An obvious choice would be Liam Delap, who has excelled for Ipswich Town since joining the Blues from . He ran ragged earlier this week, scoring his seventh goal of the campaign and setting up another with a driving run and pass.His form has fuelled speculation that he could join a bigger club just months after moving to Ipswich in the summer. However, it remains to be seen if the Tractor Boys will be bullied into selling their prized asset in the middle of the season.
Benjamin Sesko
have been linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko for some time without ever firming up their interest. He signed a one-year contract extension at RB Leipzig in the summer but his future remains a hot topic of discussion.Sesko is a prolific scorer and has plenty of room for improvement at just 21 years of age, potentially making him a smart signing for . That said, it has been reported that Leipzig would prefer to negotiate an exit in the summer as opposed to this month.
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Matheus Cunha
Another in-form striker who has been linked with a January move, Matheus Cunha could provide with some extra firepower up front. that he features on ‘s shortlist of attacking targets.A move would likely be difficult for to engineer, though. Wolves will be desperate to avoid selling Cunha before the end of the season, with the Molineux club still trying to pull themselves clear of the relegation battle.
Santiago Gimenez
Santiago Gimenez could be a shrewd signing for , having shone at Feyenoord with 59 goals in 100 games since joining the Dutch giants in 2022. He appears to be in high demand, with the Gunners and other top teams said to have tracked his progress.It seems like it will only be a matter of time before a top team comes in for Gimenez and may look to steal a march on their rivals by making an early move.