The Sweden striker has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal and he caught the eye in his country’s goalless draw with Spain on Monday evening.
Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on reported Arsenal target Alexander Isak following his impressive display for Sweden in their goalless draw with Spain on Monday night.
Janne Andersson’s side was on the back foot for the majority of the Group E clash with the Euro 2008 champions, but Isak certainly caught the eye despite having limited service in the match.
The performance from the 21-year-old may have excited Arsenal supporters given the recent transfer links to the Real Sociedad striker.
The Athletic reported recently that the Gunners were eyeing the Sweden forward as a potential target this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options.
Alexander Isak came into the Euros fresh off the back of a tremendous personal season with Sociedad, where he netted 17 goals in 34 La Liga appearances, which helped him win the Young Player of the Year in the Spanish top-flight.
Now, Ferdinand has been speaking about the reported Arsenal target and was full of praise for his display against Spain.
“This kid, Isak, he was a problem today for the defenders in the Spain team,” the former Manchester United center-back said on BBC’s coverage of the draw.
“He was a nuisance. He showed today why he’s got Young Player of the Year in La Liga. He was the outlet.
“This kid, Isak, he was a problem today for the defenders in the Spain team,” the former Manchester United center-back said on BBC’s coverage of the draw.
“He was a nuisance. He showed today why he’s got Young Player of the Year in La Liga. He was the outlet.
“We were surprised, really, when he got brought off – he must be thinking about the coming games or something like that.”
Arsenal has been linked with bringing a new striker to the Emirates Stadium with two of their center-forwards’ futures uncertain this summer.
Alexandre Lacazette sees his contract in north London come to an end this time next year, with the Frenchman rumored to be potentially leaving the Gunners in the coming months.
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