Isak was taken off with 25 minutes to go during the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal, sparking an injury scare for backroom staff. But he has since been assessed and after being handed a couple of days rest, it has been decided he will miss Newcastle's tie against the League Two outfit.

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.

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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

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's stock continues to rise after the Swedish international star once again found the back of the net for Newcastle United. All level at 0-0 after Gabriel Martinelli failed to convert a

Alexander Isak has been a long-term admirer for Arsenal but a transfer is unlikely to materialise anytime soon

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

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