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.

Eddie Howe has suggested that Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon might miss Newcastle ’s clash against Arsenal through ‘niggling injuries’. The Magpies host the Gunners at St. James’ Park in Saturday’s early kick-off with Mikel Arteta’s side struggling with various injury issues, particularly in defence.

Alexander Isak has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks but the striker is adamant he has no concerns about his future at Newcastle.

Frustration has given way to a flurry of goals for Alexander Isak in recent weeks. From famine to feast, the Newcastle United striker has found the back of the net in his last four outings for the Mags, taking his tally to the season to five scored, with two assists.

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