Alexander Isak transfer saga may 'distract' Liverpool in huge early-season clash
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Arsenal has been informed that it can capitalize on the Alexander Isak situation when it visits Anfield to take on Liverpool this weekend - mere days before the summer transfer window closes.
Isak, 25, has been connected with both clubs throughout recent months following another outstanding campaign at Newcastle.
However, it is Liverpool who remains optimistic about securing the Sweden international in what would constitute a British record transfer before the September 1 deadline, with Isak doing everything possible to engineer a departure.
Newcastle has found itself embroiled in a standoff with its leading striker, who remains determined that he will not represent the club again while Liverpool expresses interest.
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The Reds are anticipated to pursue Isak between now and the window's conclusion - and former Arsenal defender Lauren believes the Isak distraction could assist his former club in their quest to return to north London with all three points.
"You have to aim for three points and not think about a draw," Lauren told Aceodds.com.
"Especially in the early moments of the season, when Liverpool, Arsenal, none of the players are at a hundred percent because you need a few more games to be at your best level.
"The momentum is good for Arsenal.
Lauren was part of the last Arsenal team to win the Premier League title
Also the way we play, and some players have been there for many years and been in this same situation.
"We are in a position and ready to win against Liverpool and hopefully go on to win the league."
"We hope the Isak situation can distract Liverpool but I just care about Arsenal getting the three points.
"It's all about the 90 minutes on the pitch