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.

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

Isak’s latest contribution, a deflected 34th-minute strike and a cool finish after being picked out by Bruno Guimaraes 12 minutes after the break, laid the foundation for victory over Wolves before he set up Anthony Gordon to cement the win 24 hours after Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Manchester City all dropped points.

Isak has scored 12 goals since December, the highest figure in any of Europe's top five leagues, leading some to say he's the best striker on the continent right now. This perfectly timed turn and finish shows that his goals are not just tap-ins either.

Striker Isak is scoring tap-ins for fun this season - this is how he does it and how Eddie Howe's selections have helped him

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 are in the hunt for fresh attacking reinforcements and have been repeatedly linked with Benjamin Sesko and Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. The Sweden striker has been in blistering form at St James' Park this term,