Both sides have been credited with a strong interest and both sides desire Isak for differing reasons. For Arsenal, they are desperate to bridge the gap to the title after missing out three years in a row and there is a lack of confidence that either Kai Havertz or Gabriel Jesus can produce.

Goal-shy Arsenal reportedly have Newcastle's Alexander Isak at the top of their summer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has responded to intense transfer speculation linking him with Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. Isak has been one of the best players in the English top-flight this season, scoring 19 goals to help Newcastle challenge for the Champions League places and reach the Carabao Cup final.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has outlined what it will take to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. The Gunners are into the last-eight of European football’s elite club competition for a second time in successive seasons after overcoming PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate.

Arsenal booked themselves a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals - after defeating PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate across two legs.

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are ‘very capable’ of beating Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, although he recognises it will be ‘very difficult’ for them to do so. The Gunners strolled into the last eight with a 9-3 aggregate victory over PSV over two legs of the last 16.