Alexander Isak is thought to be a summer transfer target for Arsenal, but Newcastle are planning to open talks with their star striker over a new and improved contract

Newcastle United face a transfer dilemma after it emerged Arsenal are now tracking two of Eddie Howe’s key players. The Gunners are in the market for fresh attacking talent, with their title challenge fading this season amid a perceived lack of firepower.

Newcastle are reportedly interested in signing a top striker who enjoyed a stellar audition against Liverpool this week, potentially indicating that they are open to letting Alexander Isak join Arsena

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side slip up again in the title race and the pressure is growing on the club hierarchy to sign a new attacking player in the transfer window

Isak has certainly filled his boots since completing a club-record move from Real Sociedad in 2022. Remarkably, Isak has bagged 52 goals in just 90 games and the Sweden star became the first Newcastle player ever to score in eight successive Premier League matches earlier this week.

Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak and are 'best positioned to strike a deal in the future' for the Newcastle striker.

Liverpool is being linked with a sensational move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although the Reds won't have an easy time trying to take him away from St James' Park