Man Utd eye £75million Cristiano Ronaldo replacement – but Arsenal also want him

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Arsenal target Alexander Isak as Cristiano Ronaldo's potential replacement.

Signing Ronaldo last summer was always going to be a short-term solution to the Red Devils' hunt for a striker, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner now 37 years old.

It might be even shorter than planned, though, because a season without silverware or Champions League qualification could see him depart this summer.

If that were to happen, then The Mirror claim United could make a move for 22-year-old Isak, who has been heavily linked with Mikel Arteta's side to fill their gap for a new frontman.

It's reported that United are keen on the Real Sociedad forward, but so are their Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The Gunners now seem to have company in the race for the man seen as an alternative to Erling Haaland, who has looked set to move to Real Madrid but could now be up for grabs.

They decided against making an offer for him in the January transfer window as his La Liga owners are only interested in selling for his £75m release clause.

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Isak's contract runs until 2026, which means Sociedad have no reason to cash in for any less than that fee.

The Sweden international, who already has 31 caps for his country, has registered eight goals and two assists in 26 appearances for his club this season.

Despite the rumour mill going into overdrive when he was spotted in London last month, Isak is remaining focused on his football.

He told Mundo Deportivo: "I am not talking about other clubs.

"I am a Real player, I work here and this is my club. My work is on the pitch, and as I told you before, there are other people who work outside."

However, he did add: "You can never be sure of anything."

Where Isak goes could come down to whoever makes the top four, with United currently occupying the final spot, two points ahead of Arsenal but with one more game played.

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