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Rio Ferdinand urges Arsenal to sign 'talented' Alexander Isak after the Gunners moved into 'pole position' to land the Swede after Real Sociedad BANNED Barcelona from landing the young striker

Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal should sign the 'talented' Alexander Isak with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta desperate to bolster his attacking forces this month.

The north Londoners are searching for a new striker with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang exiled from the first team, while Alexandre Lacazette's contract expires at the end of the season.

Reports in Italy claim that the Gunners have made a player-plus-cash bid for Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic, compirsing £46million plus Lucas Torreira.

Rio Ferdinand believes that the 'talented' Alexander Isak would be a 'good signing' for Arsenal

However, Arsenal have also been linked with a move for Sweden international Isak, who impressed during last summer's Euros and has delivered for Real Sociedad in LaLiga.