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Arsenal have been handed a setback in their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, who has scored 23 Premier League goals.

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland was the favourite to repeat as Premier League Golden Boot winner, but Mohamed Salah has opened out a convincing lead.

If Newcastle's influential Swede Alexander Isak had been fit, it might have been different - but now their Champions League hopes are in real danger.

We still have three matches to be played in Gameweek 37 but there is already plenty to talk about from those matches completed so far in the penultimate gameweek of the 2024-25 season. Injuries for Alexander Isak (£9.

Despite the price, former Arsenal man Alan Smith believes he is going to be ‘perfect’ for Arteta’s team. Speaking on Stadium Astro, Smith said: “I think he is the perfect profile [for Arsenal] Isak, in terms of his technical ability, he would slot in really well.

Alexander Isak is reportedly ‘open’ to a move to London this summer as Arsenal and Chelsea eye moves for the Newcastle United striker. Isak has enjoyed another impressive season at St James’ Park, scoring 27 goals and helping Newcastle end their trophy wait by winning the Carabao Cup.

Liverpool could yet try tempt Newcastle with a firm offer for Alexander Isak - and new comments made by Eddie Howe may genuinely concern Magpies supporters.