Man Utd enter Alexander Isak transfer race as Red Devils admit defeat on Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is reportedly on his way to Manchester City this summer, with rivals Manchester United now turning their attention to Swedish striker Alexander Isak
Posted Sunday, March 13, 2022 by Dailystar.co.uk
Manchester United have entered the race for Real Sociedad ace Alexander Isak.
The Reds, seemingly resigned to losing out to Manchester City over Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, are now turning their attention to Isak instead.
They believe the Swede, 22, is the next best option in the current market - and represents decent value for money.
The Spanish club, currently fifth in La Liga, value Isak, who has scored eight times in all competitions this term, at around the £60million mark.
The hitman’s overall record since joining Sociedad is impressive, with 30 league goals in 90 La Liga games since his arrival Borussia Dortmund two years ago.
Manchester United have turned their attention to Alexander Isak
And that means United face stiff competition in their pursuit, which in turn is likely to drive up the player’s transfer fee.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to blow close to £75m on the Isak while Liverpool are also watching the situation.
Much could depend on who out of Arsenal and Manchester United can claim that final Champions League qualifying spot.
At the moment Mikel Arteta’s men are firm favourites to finish fourth in that race. They held a one-point lead over United coming into the weekend, having played three games less.
Isak, with nine goals in 32 appearances for Sweden, has made it clear that he only wants to move to a club competing among Europe’s elite.
The former Dortmund man has previously shut down talk of a move away from Real Sociedad, telling Mundo Deportivo in February: "I am not talking about other clubs.
"I am a Real player, I work here and this is my club. My work is on the pitch, and as I told you before, there are other people who work outside.
However, he stopped short of ruling out a future move away from the club completely, as he added: "You can never be sure of anything.
"As I always say, you never know what can happen in football but in the end I'm here, happy, and nothing more."
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