Eddie Howe has brushed off speculation linking Alexander Isak with a big-money move to Arsenal and urged Newcastle ’s players to ‘ignore’ all the ‘noise and rumour’ this January. Newcastle sit fifth in the Premier League table at the halfway stage of the campaign and could move into the top four with victory away to Tottenham this weekend.

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to break the bank to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak before the end of the January transfer window despite the recent form of Gabriel

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to strengthen his attack, with Newcastle United's Alexander Isak emerging as a prime target.