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.

Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has urged Alexander Isak to stay at Newcastle United - telling the forward he will never play in front of a "better" fanbase than those at St James' Park. Isak, 25, has been in sensational form for the Magpies this season, scoring 15 goals in 19 Premier League games.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,

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The 25-year-old is the fourth player to score in eight consecutive Premier League games - after Ruud van Nistelrooy, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy, who scored in a record 11 consecutive league matches in Leicester's 2015-16 title-winning season.

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.

Newcastle United claimed another victim this midweek by completing a dominant 3–0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James’ Park, equaling their club record with a ninth consecutive win across all competitions.

George Caulkin and Chris Waugh analyse the action as Newcastle and Alexander Isak enjoy a memorable night against Wolves

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City - now Eddie Howe has been asked if Newcastle United will do the same with Alexander Isak.

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