The Magpies also don’t need to sell. With strong financial backing, Newcastle can afford to keep their top players. They are building for the future, and Isak is a key part of that plan. Newcastle fans will hope the club stands firm. If Arsenal want Isak, they will have to do much better than this.

Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to resist any transfer interest in Alexander Isak this January window as he continues to remain one of the hottest properties in European football.

Benjamin Sesko or Alexander Isak – which striker are Arsenal most likely to sign?Despite the strength of the links, I wouldn’t say it’s a certainty that Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak are