COMMENT: Arsenal may not have the funds to sign Alexander Isak, but Mikel Arteta could be tempted by another striker similar to the Newcastle star.

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.

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

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

In between those two moments, to make it worse for Mikel Arteta, Arsenal missed even more chances while Anthony Gordon took one for Newcastle. That was another goal largely against the run of play, and another where Isak’s ability to take the ball and move with it while evading challenges with pure smoothness was so glorious.

If ever there was a game that made it abundantly clear what Arsenal need to do in the transfer market between now and the end of the month it was the one we witnessed against Newcastle last night.On

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.