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 linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal in recent weeks, but the Newcastle United striker has sent a defiant message over his future

Alexander Isak has opened up on his Newcastle United future amid continued speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool in the summer. The forward has been linked with a move to Anfield in recent months after impressing for Eddie Howe’s side this season.

It will prove to be a difficult acquisition given that there are number of sides including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Aston Villa who are all interested and with Ipswich likely to be relegated, he will want a swift return to the top-flight and a move seems likely.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has responded to intense transfer speculation linking him with Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. Isak has been one of the best players in the English top-flight this season,

Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Liverpool, but the Newcastle United striker says he can achieve all of his footballing ambitions at St James' Park

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Newcastle United will be able to call upon Alexander Isak against Liverpool when they arrive at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final this weekend after recent injury concerns

Goal-shy Arsenal reportedly have Newcastle's Alexander Isak at the top of their summer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.