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

Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Alexander Isak with a simple message to those Arsenal fans, declaring ‘It is part of the game, we all play on the edge. It was nothing.’ Alexander Isak loving the fact that Newcastle United have now made it seven wins in a row, reflecting on Tuesday night’s win at the Emirates:

Newcastle United's leading scorer Alexander Isak will sit out Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with fourth-tier side Bromley after the Sweden striker was injured during Tuesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Arsenal,

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four. The Sweden international struck twice in a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton to take his season total to 17 in all competitions.

Alexander Isak remains a player in demand, but the Newcastle star is unlikely to be moving to Arsenal after his new transfer fee was revealed.The Swedish attacker is in a rich vain of goalscoring

Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 and reignite their Premier League title challenge on Wednesday as Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the top four. Elsewhere, David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout,