Wasteful Gunners are crying out for a striker of such clinical quality as long-term target continues incredible scoring run

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta has been forced to rely too heavily on the creativity of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka and Arsenal must look to strengthen in the January transfer window. Odegaard was sidelined for two months with an ankle ligament problem at the start of the season and it’s no coincidence that Arsenal’s revival in form over the winter period has coincided with their captain’s return to full fitness.

Arsenal want to sign a striker in the January transfer window, but Newcastle star Alexander Isak and Wolves' Matheus Cunha now appear to be out of reach this month

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

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak received a warm reception from Arsenal supporters on his arrival at the Emirates Stadium 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.

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, fired the Magpies to a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.

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;

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal