Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak as the Gunners grow increasingly pessimistic about their chances of landing Fiorentina ace Dusan Vlahovic.

The Serbian international had been identified as a priority target by Mikel Arteta, with the Gunners boss keen to land the 21-year-old this month before competition increases for his services by the end of the season.

However, despite reportedly submitting a £50.1m bid for the Serbia international, Vlahovic is said to favour a move to Manchester City if he moves to England.

With time running out in the transfer window and Arteta desperate to land a striker, the Gunners have now turned their attention to Swedish wonderkid Isak, according to the Athletic.