Newcastle legend Chris Waddle has praised Alexander Isak and believes the Arsenal transfer target has all the hallmarks of being the ‘ideal’ Premier League centre forward. The Sweden international has been in superb recent form,

Alexander Isak will spearhead Newcastles attempt to reach the Carabao Cup final - they face an Arsenal team who he has been strongly linked with over the years; Watch Arsenal vs Newcastle in the semi-final first leg live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Tuesday;

It’s 14 long years since Newcastle United returned to Tyneside with a victory against Arsenal in North London and the Magpies may have to wait to end that sorry streak when they face the Gunners in their Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg at the Emirates Stadium.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been discussing his future amid transfer rumours linking him with a potential move to Arsenal.

Alexander Isak has provided an update on his future at Newcastle United, sending Arsenal a clear message. The 25-year-old striker, who continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium,

Alexander Isak has brushed off rumours linking him with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool and insists talk of a supposed £150million price tag ‘doesn’t really faze him too much’. The 25-year-old forward has enjoyed an outstanding start to the Premier League season, racking up 12 goals and four assists in his opening 17 appearances for Newcastle.