Newcastle United's leading scorer Alexander Isak will sit out Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with fourth-tier side Bromley after the Sweden striker was injured during Tuesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Arsenal,

Arsenal are unlikely to be able to afford the record-breaking transfer fee required to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, according to reports. The Sweden international has been coveted by the Gunners in the past with interest dating back to his time at Real Sociedad.

Newcastle United's £150m asking price for striker Alexander Isak is expected to be enough to prevent Arsenal from pursuing a transfer, a report has claimed. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a long-time admirer of Isak and was on the receiving end of the Swede's 15th goal in all competitions this season when Newcastle left the Emirates with a 2-0 advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg in midweek.

Arsenal are now exploring alternative striker targets, having decided to shelve their pursuit of Alexander Isak after Newcastle slapped a hefty price on the Swedish star

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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak scored his 15th goal of the season on Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup

Alexander Isak is top of Arsenal's shortlist when it comes to signing a new striker but the Newcastle hitman won't be joining Mikel Arteta's side in the January transfer window

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have been dealt a blow despite Newcastle seemingly needing to offload players this month. Isak enhanced his already growing reputation this week by scoring at the Emirates on Tuesday, as the Magpies secured a 2-0 first leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Alexander Isak is expected to be available for Newcastle United’s next Premier League game, despite his injury scare.