Alexander Isaks match-winning display for Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium showed what Mikel Arteta lacks; Gunners have also been linked with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha and Brentfords Bryan Mbeumo

Alan Shearer has told Arsenal to forget about signing Alexander Isak even if they meet Newcastle United £150 million transfer valuation. The Sweden international has been coveted by the Gunners in the past with interest dating back to his time at Real Sociedad.

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

Wasteful Gunners are crying out for a striker of such clinical quality as long-term target continues incredible scoring run

Alexander Isak has long been a target for Arsenal having starred for Newcastle since his arrival from Real Sociedad, though Alan Shearer believes the Magpies can keep hold of the striker

Maybe Mikel Arteta’s syndicate-over-superstar theory on goalscoring was right after all and there is no perfect silhouette of a centre-forward out there who could immediately elevate Arsenal without upsetting the team ethic.

Newcastle reportedly value Alexander Isak at over £150million, a fee which would break the British transfer record Chelsea set 18 months ago when signing Moises Caicedo

Arsenal are ‘likely’ to revive their interest in Alexander Isak this summer, with Mikel Arteta’s side open to Newcastle’s price tag, which would exceed €100 million.

Alexander Isak has been in sensational form for Newcastle this season, leading to speculation that Arsenal could make a move for the Sweden international in the summer