Newcastle United want to keep hold of their star man but know Premier League interest from elsewhere is looming

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'.

The Sweden international is being targeted for a move by a number of Premier League clubs and they are all monitoring his progress at St James’ Park as well as his contract talks with Eddie

Alexander Isak hopes Newcastle United’s 1-0 win over Arsenal at St James’ Park can be an ‘icebreaker’ in the season.

Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of world-class striker targets and Newcastle United star Alexander Isak is the man they want most, per TEAMtalk sources.

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,

Arsenal are reportedly making Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak their top transfer target up front as there are said to be major doubts about him signing a new contract at St James’ Park.The

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

Arsenal might have to speed up their transfer chase for Viktor Gyokeres - if they even want the Sporting CP striker - as Manchester United are bound to come calling.