Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with Newcastle United reportedly increasing their asking price amid his immense recent form. The Sweden international has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and his situation at St James’ Park is being monitored by the Gunners’ hierarchy as they look to sign a new centre forward.

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four.

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth Premier League game in a row with a brace of goals as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old is the fourth player to score in eight consecutive Premier League games - after Ruud van Nistelrooy, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy, who scored in a record 11 consecutive league matches in Leicester's 2015-16 title-winning season.

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 United claimed another victim this midweek by completing a dominant 3–0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James’ Park, equaling their club record with a ninth consecutive win across all competitions.

George Caulkin and Chris Waugh analyse the action as Newcastle and Alexander Isak enjoy a memorable night against Wolves

Isak has scored 12 goals since December, the highest figure in any of Europe's top five leagues, leading some to say he's the best striker on the continent right now. This perfectly timed turn and finish shows that his goals are not just tap-ins either.

Where does Newcastle forward Alexander Isak rank among the best strikers in Europe? Is he better than Erling Haaland or Robert Lewandowski?

Alexander Isak, what a player. What a character he is as well. Despite showing absolute world class quality this season, for Alexander Isak it is still only all about the team. After scoring twice and getting an assist for the other goal,

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move away from St. James' Park but the Magpies stance is clear