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 linked with a move to both Arsenal and Liverpool, but the Newcastle United striker says he can achieve all of his footballing ambitions at St James' Park