COMMENT: Arsenal may not have the funds to sign Alexander Isak, but Mikel Arteta could be tempted by another striker similar to the Newcastle star.

Eddie Howe will start Monday with a clean slate and tell each player that this week's training schedule is their opportunity to win a place in his Southampton team

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Isak’s latest contribution, a deflected 34th-minute strike and a cool finish after being picked out by Bruno Guimaraes 12 minutes after the break, laid the foundation for victory over Wolves before he set up Anthony Gordon to cement the win 24 hours after Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Manchester City all dropped points.

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.

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.

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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's Premier League scoring run is finally over, leaving Jamie Vardy's record safe for now.

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Alexander Isak broke Newcastle records as he scored again against Wolves with the Swedish star among Europe's leading lights - which has led to transfer interest from the likes of Arsenal

Chelsea dared to test Newcastle's resolve on Isak last June and failed. Given they are also rueful of letting Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento go for relative peanuts on the scale of the big financial picture, it feels like an exciting time to be a Newcastle fan again.