Arsenal has been linked with a move for Alexander Isak for several months, and now that the striker’s stock has risen significantly, the Gunners have been repeatedly urged to push forward with a bid to secure his services.

Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has named the only possible destination for Arsenal target Alexander Isak if he leaves for another Premier League club.

Isak is set to sit out Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Bromley to recover from a minor injury picked up against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup win. The Swede already has 15 goals this season, including 10 in his last nine appearances. He has also scored in each of United's last seven Premier League games.

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Alan Shearer believes Chelsea are the only Premier League club who can afford to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Isak is thought to be Arsenal’s No.1 transfer target but fresh reports indicate they are increasingly unlikely to bring him to the Emirates.

Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has claimed Chelsea is the only club that could afford to sign Alexander Isak this summer. Isak has been heavily linked with a switch to Arsenal. But it is believed the Gunners Arsenal would not be able to stump up what could be a British-record transfer fee for the in-form Swedish striker.

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

There are some huge games at the top and bottom of the Premier League this weekend and none more significant than at Anfield. Leaders Liverpool may have seen their lead at the top reduced to three points by the time they kick-off against Manchester United should Arsenal win at Brighton on Saturday evening.