Arsenal look set to live with regret over Alexander Isak, with Newcastle proving just why the Gunners need to be more adventurous in their transfer business to ensure they do not repeat past mistakes.

Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to bring in some new faces before the transfer deadline on February 3, with RB Leipzig star Sesko reportedly their top target. But cheaper moves for strikers such as Evan Ferguson or Matheus Cunha cannot be ruled out.

Mikel Arteta was frustrated in his chase for a striker with Isak, who fired Newcastle into a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg lead, among those deemed impossible to sign