Arsenal have identified Newcastle star Alexander Isak as their top transfer target as they aim to bring in a world-class striker, TEAMtalk can reveal.

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

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

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.

The Sweden international converted Anthony Gordon's inviting 12th-minute cross with aplomb to claim his third goal in as many games and hand the Magpies a 1-0 win in front of a crowd of 52,249 at St James' Park.

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

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.