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.

Alexander Isak has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal or Liverpool in recent months after impressing for Newcastle this season.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has again insisted that he is "happy" on Tyneside but warned that discussions over his future at the club will likely be held in the summer. Isak is a wanted man.