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George Smith

Alexander Isak has already addressed his future amid Manchester United transfer links

Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak has refused to rule out an exit from the Spanish club, amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United and others.

The highly-rated Sweden international, who joined Sociedad from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, is one of the hottest properties in European football right now — and was closely linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window.

Despite widespread speculation linking him with a switch to the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners pushed to sign a new striker, Isak remained in La Liga.

It means another battle for his signature is expected to take place this coming summer, as he continues to go from strength-to-strength for both club and country.

A report by the Mirror claims that United and Chelsea are 'keen' on signing the talented 22-year-old and that the Old Trafford club see him as a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although nothing came from the Arsenal links last month, Isak has since been asked about his future.

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."

Although Isak, out of respect for his current club, has refused to be drawn on speculation, he has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving the La Liga outfit in the future.

"You can never be sure of anything," added Isak, who has scored eight times in all competitions this season.

"As I always say, you never know what can happen in football but in the end I'm here, happy, and nothing more."

United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News last March, have highlighted Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland as their top target to bolster their attacking options this forthcoming summer.

However, Haaland, who has notched 23 goals in 20 appearances this term, is expected to be a target for a whole host of leading European clubs, meaning United may be tasked with sourcing a striker from elsewhere.

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