Arsenal are currently in pursuit of attacking reinforcements as they look to apply the finishing touches to their squad.
For months, the Gunners have been urged by fans and pundits to invest in a new centre-forward, seen as the missing piece in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
For instance, Ian Wright recently said a new striker at Arsenal would reduce the feelings of anxiety at N5.
One striker Arsenal are monitoring has once again bagged multiple goals in one game, with one pundit comparing him to Thierry Henry.
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Nedum Onuoha compares Alexander Isak to Thierry Henry amid Arsenal links
The striker in question is Alexander Isak, who continues to go above and beyond for Newcastle United.
TBR Football correspondent Graeme Bailey confirmed in December that Arsenal are long-term admirers of Isak, though many other clubs are also keen.
On Saturday, Isak scored twice to help Newcastle come from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in their Premier League clash at St Mary’s Stadium.
BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha sung the Arsenal target’s praises, saying he’s “on fire” and makes scoring look incredibly easy.
“Alexander Isak is giving me little vibes of Thierry Henry, to be honest,” Onuoha said on Final Score. “He’s looking so sharp right now.
“Those two finishes for those two goals make it seem like the easiest thing in the world. Credit to Jacob Murphy because it was a great ball into him.
“The guy is on fire, every time the ball goes to his feet, you’re expecting something to happen which says a lot for his ability.”
Isak is now on 17 Premier League goals for the season and 19 in all competitions.
The incredible Isak assist in 2022/23 that prompted widespread Henry comparisons
Onuoha is not the first individual to liken Isak to Henry and will probably not be the last.
Back in April 2023, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was asked what he made of comparisons between Isak and the Arsenal legend.
“Yes, I can, I can see the comparisons there,” Howe said at his press conference after a 4-1 win over Everton in which Isak produced a superb assist for Murphy.
“Everyone is different, there are no two players that are the same, but I do think he has some of the characteristics Thierry had.
“He’s certainly got the speed and a similar build and frame. The footwork for the assist was truly remarkable, really, and I think he’s got a lot of potential to improve and get better.”
In that match, Isak picked up the ball on the halfway line and got the better of three defenders on a mazy run before crossing for Murphy to convert with a simple tap-in.