Ex-Gunner: Arsenal missed perfect Isak and Ekitike deals

Arsenal were told they blew their chance at two "perfect" forwards now shining at Liverpool.

A. Isak

player

View profile →

What happened. An ex-Arsenal player said the club could have made "perfect" signings up front had they beaten Liverpool to Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Both forwards joined Liverpool last season, with Isak then the most expensive purchase in British football history.

• Arsenal instead chose a different route in attack, per the report.
• Isak's move to Liverpool set a British transfer record at the time.
• Ekitike also ended up at Liverpool rather than Arsenal.

The claim resurfaces debate over Arsenal's striker recruitment as their rivals' new forwards settle in.

In this story

ArsenalA. IsakH. Ekitike

More to read

Football.London

Arsenal thrown Premier League title curveball as Liverpool dealt two huge blows

Football.London

Arsenal handed dream title boost with perfect Man City fixture after 115 charges verdict

CaughtOffside

Liverpool pick up two international injuries and are already looking ahead to Man City clash

CaughtOffside

Sources: Man United and Arsenal assess move for €65m-rated attacking right-back