When asked about Arsenal’s interest, Isak underlined his happiness at Newcastle and reiterated his desire to qualify for the Champions League, a competition the Gunners are all but guaranteed to qualify for while the Magpies remain in a fight to confirm their spot for next season.

The future of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has become an increasingly popular topic in recent months and his latest admission has only added to that. Isak, 25, netted in the League Cup victory over Liverpool at the weekend to help secure their first domestic trophy since 1955 with what was his 23rd goal of the season.

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