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)

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

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.

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

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.

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.