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.

Arsenal are ‘likely’ to revive their interest in Alexander Isak this summer, with Mikel Arteta’s side open to Newcastle’s price tag, which would exceed €100 million.

Alan Shearer has told Arsenal they could miss out on the capture of Alexander Isak to one of their fiercest rivals.

Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Arsenal are desperate to sign a top-class striker in the January transfer window, but their chances of landing Alexander Isak from Newcastle are looking increasingly remote

Arsenal have previously been interested in Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko; Gunners are working to sign a striker in January after selling Eddie Nketiah and suffering an injury to Gabriel Jesus; Santiago Gimenez,

Alexander Isak with a simple message to those Arsenal fans, declaring ‘It is part of the game, we all play on the edge. It was nothing.’ Alexander Isak loving the fact that Newcastle United have now made it seven wins in a row, reflecting on Tuesday night’s win at the Emirates:

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal

The Mirror has outlined Sesko's 'willingness' to join Arsenal - giving the club a fresh incentive to make a move. It's said the RB Leipzig striker favours a move to the Emirates ahead of Man United and Chelsea. Sesko turned down a move to Arsenal last summer, deciding to stay at Leipzig for one more season.

Manchester United are hoping to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and former Red Devils star Teddy Sheringham would like to see Alexander Isak make the move to Old Trafford

Crystal Palace are braced for January offers for Marc Guehi - but the England centre-back is said to be willing to hold out for a move to Liverpool. Palace fought off strong interest in Guehi from Newcastle in the summer but face another fight to keep him at Selhurst Park.