It is understood that Newcastle's long-term plan is to hand Isak a new deal and build a team around their star striker, who they believe has a 'genuine chance' of beating Alan Shearer 's club record of 206 goals if he stays long term.

Alexander Isak insists he’s “never had any problem” at Newcastle amid growing links with a move to Arsenal. The Gunners have tracked the Newcastle forward since his days with Real Sociedad in Spain and were frequently linked with a move during last summer’s transfer window.

Alexander Isak has been linked with Arsenal in the past, and now there's fresh talk of a move from St James' Park to the Emirates Stadium amid questions over his Newcastle future

Alexander Isak labelled recent reports about links to Arsenal and his stalled contract talks as pure rumours as he remained coy on his future

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has suggested that rumours of a move to Arsenal or talk of stalled negotiations with the Magpies are not entirely true. Fotbol Skanalen cover comments from the striker today as he gears up for the international break,

Arsenal chiefs will head to the United States this week to discuss future transfer plans with the Kroenke family, according to the latest reports. Sky Sports claims the Gunners executives will have sit down talks,

The Sweden international has been linked with a St James' Park transfer exit but the 25-year-old may have poured cold water on such speculation