Alexander Isaks match-winning display for Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium showed what Mikel Arteta lacks; Gunners have also been linked with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha and Brentfords Bryan Mbeumo

Maybe Mikel Arteta’s syndicate-over-superstar theory on goalscoring was right after all and there is no perfect silhouette of a centre-forward out there who could immediately elevate Arsenal without upsetting the team ethic.

If ever there was a game that made it abundantly clear what Arsenal need to do in the transfer market between now and the end of the month it was the one we witnessed against Newcastle last night.On

Arsenal are ‘likely’ to revive their interest in Alexander Isak this summer, with Mikel Arteta’s side open to Newcastle’s price tag, which would exceed €100 million.

Newcastle reportedly value Alexander Isak at over £150million, a fee which would break the British transfer record Chelsea set 18 months ago when signing Moises Caicedo

Over the years, Arsenal fans have witnessed some impressive performances by strikers wearing the No14 shirt - but this was one they will want to forget in a hurry. Alexander Isak tormented Arsenal as Newcastle ran out 2-0 winners on Tuesday night to put themselves in a commanding position going into the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final next month.

Alexander Isak has been in sensational form for Newcastle this season, leading to speculation that Arsenal could make a move for the Sweden international in the summer