The Magpies also don’t need to sell. With strong financial backing, Newcastle can afford to keep their top players. They are building for the future, and Isak is a key part of that plan. Newcastle fans will hope the club stands firm. If Arsenal want Isak, they will have to do much better than this.

Retired Arsenal striker Alan Smith has urged his old club to make the signing of Alexander Isak a priority, and he suggests the Gunners could sell

Arsenal continue being credited with an interest in Alexander Isak after the Newcastle United centre-forward has become one of the most prolific players in Europe