The Magpies also don’t need to sell. With strong financial backing, Newcastle can afford to keep their top players. They are building for the future, and Isak is a key part of that plan. Newcastle fans will hope the club stands firm. If Arsenal want Isak, they will have to do much better than this.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe called striker Alexander Isak outstanding on Saturday after his two goals against Southampton put the Sweden international firmly in the race for the Premier League golden boot.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe happy to give in-form Alexander Isak freedom - The striker moved on to 15 for the season in the Premier League with two goals in the first half at St Mary’s.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move away from St. James' Park but the Magpies stance is clear

Newcastle United face a transfer dilemma after it emerged Arsenal are now tracking two of Eddie Howe’s key players. The Gunners are in the market for fresh attacking talent, with their title challenge fading this season amid a perceived lack of firepower.

Against Southampton, Isak managed to display at least seven types of movement — it is this variety which is key to his game.

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City - now Eddie Howe has been asked if Newcastle United will do the same with Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United made it nine wins in a row in all competitions with a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park.

Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to resist any transfer interest in Alexander Isak this January window as he continues to remain one of the hottest properties in European football.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe praises the "composure and finishing" of Alexander Isak, who scored twice in a 3-0 Premier League win against Wolves - the Magpies' ninth successive win.

Eddie Howe has hailed Alexander Isak after the Swede became the first Newcastle United player to score in eight successive league games.

Exclusive: North East club – who are back in Champions League places after win at Southampton – plan to tie down in-form Swedish striker