The Secret Reason Why Newcastle might Refuse to Sell Players to Arsenal (And It’s Not What You Think!)
Arsenal has been making waves in the Transfer Market this summer, with Manager Mikel Arteta keen on acquiring a new striker to bolster his depleted attacking unit. However, in pursuit of one of their top transfer targets, the Gunners will have to confront a major roadblock: their bitter rivalry with Newcastle United.
According to reliable sources, Arsenal may have been forced to abandon its pursuit of Alexander Isak, Newcastle’s 24-year-old striker, due to acrimonious relations between the club executives. The Premier League giants made a big push for Isak, but their efforts were effectively derailed by Newcastle’s newfound animosity towards Arsenal.
The standoff is rooted in Arsenal’s perceived ‘disloyalty’ towards European football, particularly towards Spain’s Real Madrid and Barcelona. As alleged by insiders, Arsenal insiders have been leading the charge to restriction the financial muscle of Abu Dhabi owned Manchester City and Saudi Arabian owned Newcastle, stoking tensions around the league. It’s a toxic stew that’s about to boil over
With Arteta eager for alternatives, Ivan Toney looks set to be a fallback after Brentford’s £100M plus asking price killed off any initial interest. And Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP and Mikel Merino from Spanish club Real Sociedad provide further backup options.
As more twists and turns unfold before the Transfer Deadline, we continue to see the intricate webbing of Power Plays, Corporate Mergers, and EFL Regulations playing out. At 90min, we’re dedicated to stay on top of these developments and provide daily updates and analysis to keep pace with this dynamic and thrilling industry.
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