In a discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Rory Smith from The Observer raised the question of whether Arsenal should have pursued Alexander Isak instead of their current signings, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. He noted that Arsenal has historically relied on key players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, who faced injuries in the past. This season, however, both have remained fit, yet Arsenal still seems to lack a standout player capable of influencing games that are often decided by fine margins. Smith suggests that a player of Isak's caliber, potentially earning as much as Erling Haaland, could have made a significant difference in tight matches, although he acknowledges the challenges of maintaining squad depth while pursuing such high-profile talent.