Alexander Isak is thought to be a summer transfer target for Arsenal, but Newcastle are planning to open talks with their star striker over a new and improved contract

Newcastle United plan on handing Alexander Isak a new contract at the end of the season to prevent him from jumping ship after another terrific campaign at St. James’ Park, according to The Telegraph.

Newcastle United face a transfer dilemma after it emerged Arsenal are now tracking two of Eddie Howe’s key players. The Gunners are in the market for fresh attacking talent, with their title challenge fading this season amid a perceived lack of firepower.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side slip up again in the title race and the pressure is growing on the club hierarchy to sign a new attacking player in the transfer window

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 could try to do a mirrored deal for Alexander Isak in the summer that would see a player head in the other direction.

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 Blues. Isak has been linked with a move away from Newcastle amid the ongoing January transfer window.

The values being speculated as to why it would take another club to purchase Alexander Isak are correctly astronomical, with £150 million being the main figure that is floated ar

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe called striker Alexander Isak outstanding on Saturday after his two goals against Southampton put the Sweden international firmly in the race for the Premier League golden boot.

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,

Alexander Isak scored his 18th and 19th goals of the season for Newcastle United in a 3-1 win at Southampton on Saturday.