Milan and Arsenal handed Isak transfer blow

Milan and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Alexander Isak, but Real Sociedad are unlikely to sell on the deadline day unless the striker’s release clause is met.

The Sweden international has scored eight goals in 25 appearances with the La Liga side this season and has been targeted by Milan and Arsenal.

The Rossoneri have not made a formal offer to sign the 22-year-old in January, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he is one of the targets for July along with Lille’s Jonathan David.

The Serie A giants are planning a big investment to sign a young centre forward at the end of the season but would need to qualify for the Champions League to afford a big signing up front.

But how much would they cost? According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, David’s price tag exceeds €40m, while Mundo Deportivo claims Real Sociedad won’t let Isak leave unless his €90m release clause is met.

The Swede was spotted in London last week, but not for reasons related to an imminent transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

Mundo Deportivo also reports the Gunners saw a €75m bid rejected last week. Arsenal had made a similar offer to sign Fiorentina‘s Dusan Vlahovic, but the 22-year-old picked Juventus instead.