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Speaking on Premier League Productions, Wright emphasized Arsenal’s need for a clinical forward who can capitalize on half chances, citing their narrow 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa as an example. He said (via HITC):
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“I think they need a player who fits into a technically organized side, someone who can stretch defences.
"There’s been a lot of talk about Isak at Newcastle. You look at Isak and think ‘yes’.“You can see someone like him at Arsenal."
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Isak, 24, scored 25 goals in 40 appearances for Newcastle across all competitions last season.
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