Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with Newcastle United reportedly increasing their asking price amid his immense recent form. The Sweden international has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and his situation at St James’ Park is being monitored by the Gunners’ hierarchy as they look to sign a new centre forward.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal are 'actively looking' to sign a forward with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both out injured

Newcastle star Alexander Isak has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this month as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his forward ranks.

Arsenal have previously been interested in Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko; Gunners are working to sign a striker in January after selling Eddie Nketiah and suffering an injury to Gabriel Jesus; Santiago Gimenez,

Arsenal are desperate to sign a top-class striker in the January transfer window, but their chances of landing Alexander Isak from Newcastle are looking increasingly remote

Alan Shearer has told Arsenal they could miss out on the capture of Alexander Isak to one of their fiercest rivals.

Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Ruben Amorim has been urged to use a Manchester United player in a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Old Trafford legend Gary Pallister insists Amorim would benefit from the addition of a proven goalscorer, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee flattering to deceive.

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal

Alexander Isak with a simple message to those Arsenal fans, declaring ‘It is part of the game, we all play on the edge. It was nothing.’ Alexander Isak loving the fact that Newcastle United have now made it seven wins in a row, reflecting on Tuesday night’s win at the Emirates:

Former Chelsea star, Pat Nevin has told Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak the best club for him to join between Arsenal, Manchester United and the

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four.