BBC MOTD2 pundit and former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott explains why Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's all-round game makes him a player who could get in any team.
The goals are flowing again for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but could the Magpies soon face a fight to keep him at St James' Park?"When you talk about the mould for the ultimate build of a perfect striker, Isak has got all of those elements," Walcott told BBC Sport."Whether that will happen at Newcastle, I don't know. But they need to tie him down pretty quickly otherwise they are going to lose him.
"That’s the level he's at, and I can absolutely understand why all the very top teams would want him. "Isak is far more of an all-rounder, who can hold up play like Wood does, but also gives centre-halves different problems to think about. He's got pace, as well as a physical presence, plus he is composed on the ball and his energy levels mean he can press as well.
"Henry started out wide, so he knew that role very well, and Isak's pace and strength means he is excellent in those areas too. But where Henry was not particularly great was with his back to goal, or heading the ball, and Isak can head it - the perfect example of that was his winning goal against Arsenal last week.
Walcott feels the Gunners would benefit from the variety he brings to Newcastle's attack, and would love to see him link up with Martin Odegaard for his old side.
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