Arsenal have identified Newcastle star Alexander Isak as their top transfer target as they aim to bring in a world-class striker, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal. Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in more competition for Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus and the Gunners have drawn up a shortlist of players who suit the profile they’re looking for.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, despite initial talks, has no plans to negotiate a new contract, potentially opening the door for a move to Arsenal, according to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail.

Ahead of the game, pundit Tim Sherwood suggested Isak 'might be rehearsing' in front of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Although Sherwood rightly pointed out that Isak did not want to leave Newcastle, the former Spurs boss bizarrely claimed the record signing 'might have his back up to say if you're looking, I'm here'.

Eddie Howe has suggested that Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon might miss Newcastle ’s clash against Arsenal through ‘niggling injuries’. The Magpies host the Gunners at St. James’ Park in Saturday’s early kick-off with Mikel Arteta’s side struggling with various injury issues, particularly in defence.

Eddie Howe is sweating on the fitness of two key forwards as Gunners head to St James’ Park in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off

Arsenal only had one shot on target in their 1-0 loss to Newcastle as they struggled to even create opportunities - let alone score them - while the Magpies showed what a superb talent they have up fr

Arsenal have identified 25-year-old Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak as their top transfer target, although the Magpies would demand a fee of about £100m for the Sweden international. (Teamtalk) Edu is set to take up a role within the network of clubs controlled by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis,

Former Manchester United and Sunderland striker Dwight Yorke believes Alexander Isak should snub a fresh contract extension.