The Newcastle striker and Sweden international initially struggled at Borussia Dortmund after leaving hometown club AIK before growing into one of the best goalscorers in the Premier League

Newcastle have seen speculation ramp up regarding Alexander Isak's future but the Magpies are instead looking to offoad Miguel Almiron, who could return to the MLS

Alexander Isak has targeted becoming the world's best striker, and is not focussed on Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 straight Premier League games.

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four. The Sweden international struck twice in a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton to take his season total to 17 in all competitions.

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 striker Alexander Isak is a reference point for talents in Sweden, where he grew up, and Eritrea, where his parents hail—and he’s now a world star.

Arsenal have previously been interested in Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko; Gunners are working to sign a striker in January after selling Eddie Nketiah and suffering an injury to Gabriel Jesus; Santiago Gimenez,

Striker Isak is scoring tap-ins for fun this season - this is how he does it and how Eddie Howe's selections have helped him

Alexander Isak broke Newcastle records as he scored again against Wolves with the Swedish star among Europe's leading lights - which has led to transfer interest from the likes of Arsenal

Alexander Isak's stats per 90 this season have been compared to Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski – and there's a clear winner. The Swedish forward continued his hot streak in front of goal on Wednesday night as Newcastle claimed a sixth successive Premier League victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Wolves.

From thunderous efforts which burst the net and powerful headers which leave keepers well beaten, to tap-ins which show all the know-how of a classic goalscorer, Isak has it all. He's also weighed in with his fair share of assists already,