Newcastle, Alexander Isak and Arsenal
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 United chiefs will not have failed to notice Erling Haaland's Manchester City mega deal as they made their way into work on Friday morning. The fact that the Norwegian international is now tied down to a nine-and-a-half-year deal not only gives City a major lift as their title hopes fade,
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 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.
Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,
Alexander Isak's got a brace and Newcastle went fourth after a ninth-straight win across all competitions saw them beat Wolves at St. James' Park on Wednesday.
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.
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,
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,
Arsenal are in the market for a new striker in the January transfer window as they look to close the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
This is a hard one, because Newcastle are on such a brilliant run - but Bournemouth have not lost for a long time, either. The Cherries are 10 games unbeaten, since 23 November, while Newcastle would set a new club record of 10 wins in a row if they beat them.