Arsenal's dream striker target remains Newcastle star Alexander Isak and we can share the likelihood of him leaving St James' Park in the coming days or next summer

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer says he had no concerns about Alexander Isak's short-term future at St. James' Park despite a reported interest from Arsenal and Barcelona. The Swedish striker is one of, if not the best all-round strikers in world football with 17 goals and five assists in 21 Premier League outings so far this season.

Alexander Isak has been a revelation for Newcastle over the past two seasons, but the Swede's current stature has attracted interest from rival clubs

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak has rapidly become one of Europe’s premier marksmen, but the transfer speculation that now encompasses him is similar to that once endured by Erling Haaland

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer meets Magpies striker Alexander Isak to find out how his past shaped his style of play and what the future holds.

As the January transfer window reaches its conclusion, Newcastle United may still have a few deals up their sleeve, with tying down their talismanic striker being priority No. 1

Theoretically, Kelly could be expendable given his squad status. He has made only four Premier League starts this season and just seven in all competitions. With Sven Botman and Emil Krafth fit again, alongside Dan Burn and Fabian Schar, there are four senior centre-halves available to Howe, plus Lewis Hall and Matt Targett at left-back.

Newcastle United are reportedly still active in the January transfer window - with Alexander Isak's future also a key talking point

Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that Newcastle will have a "big, big problem" in contract renewal talks with Alexander Isak.

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Newcastle United plan on handing Alexander Isak a new contract at the end of the season to prevent him from jumping ship after another terrific campaign at St. James’ Park, according to The Telegraph.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak’s scoring run is over. The Sweden international had scored in eight straight games before failing to find the net in Newcastle’s 4-1 loss to Bournemouth.