(Football news) Under the direction of opulent Saudi Arabian owners, the 24-year-old was among the first significant additions to the Magpies in their new era.

For over £63 million in the summer transfer window of 2022, Isak made the high-profile move from La Liga team Real Sociedad to St James’ Park.

Following his move to the Northeast, the Sweden international has scored 35 goals in 67 games across all competitions, more than repaying Newcastle for their belief in him.

In the 2023–24 season, Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer would be the only players to surpass his remarkable record of 21 Premier League goals from 30 top-tier games.

Newcastle put Arsenal-linked Isak off limits?

Newcastle United have delivered a crucial bit of transfer news to a host of European powerhouses ahead of the new season. The report claims that Eddie Howe’s men have informed Arsenal and other potential suitors that Isak is not up for sale during the closing stages of the summer.

The Gunners’ London rivals Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the Swede during this calendar year, a narrative that first sprung up in January.

It is understood that Newcastle were demanding at least £115m for the services of Isak in the New Year, a price tag that deterred plenty of possible purchasers.

Following the sales of Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson prior to the June 30 accounting deadline, the Magpies are no longer desperate to offload major assets.

What are Arsenal’s other options?

With a move for Newcastle’s Isak shelved for this summer at least, Arsenal must look elsewhere if they are to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the new season.

It might be a case of squad replenishment for the Gunners should they lose Eddie Nketiah, who is edging closer to a move to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille.

The 25-year-old and Les Olympiens have agreed personal terms, although the two clubs are struggling to shake hands on a suitable transfer fee.

Benjamin Sesko was another target for Mikel Arteta’s side in the striking department, however the Slovenian has since signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig.

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