Alexander Isak is top of Arsenal's shortlist when it comes to signing a new striker but the Newcastle hitman won't be joining Mikel Arteta's side in the January transfer window

Over the years, Arsenal fans have witnessed some impressive performances by strikers wearing the No14 shirt - but this was one they will want to forget in a hurry. Alexander Isak tormented Arsenal as Newcastle ran out 2-0 winners on Tuesday night to put themselves in a commanding position going into the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final next month.

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.

Alexander Isak has been in sensational form for Newcastle this season, leading to speculation that Arsenal could make a move for the Sweden international in the summer

Alexander Isak has been in sensational form for Newcastle this season, but Emile Heskey doubts Arsenal have any chance of signing the Sweden striker this month

Arsenal fans have at last seen their Alexander Isak dream become reality. Yet for some strange reason they aren’t as happy about it as you might have thought… Arsenal fans having at last got their wish to see Alexander Isak scoring at the Emirates to help his team pick up a deserved 2-0 victory.

Arsenal’s prospects of reaching the Carabao Cup final look slim after suffering a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle United in which Alexander Isak stared. The Sweden international forward has been linked with a big-money move to the Emirates Stadium,