January transfer window: Paul Merson on Alexander Isak to Arsenal, Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid and Rodri replacement

2 January 2025, 10:43 | Updated: 2 January 2025, 23:58

With the January transfer window open, Paul Merson gives his take on whether Arsenal need a striker, Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future and why Manchester City need a Rodri replacement.

Despite Gabriel Jesus' goal-scoring outings in recent weeks, the Sky Sports pundit says Newcastle's Alexander Isak would "take Arsenal to the next level".

Premier League leaders Liverpool also continue to face questions over the contracts of Alexander-Arnold - who is attracting interest from Real Madrid - Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

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