Mikel Arteta's 'dream signing' planning Newcastle talks amid Arsenal links - The Newcastle striker is focused on Sunday’s Carabao Cup final and not his future amid links to Arsenal

Both sides have been credited with a strong interest and both sides desire Isak for differing reasons. For Arsenal, they are desperate to bridge the gap to the title after missing out three years in a row and there is a lack of confidence that either Kai Havertz or Gabriel Jesus can produce.

Alexander Isak has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal or Liverpool in recent months after impressing for Newcastle this season.