Arsenal are expected to seal place in UEFA Champions League top eight away to Girona tonight as Mikel Arteta given fresh hope of signing striker target permanently

Newcastle are desperate to keep hold of him however, with Howe describing him as "world-class", and a deal is seen as unlikely for the January window. Fabrizio Romano has previously described Isak as Arteta's "dream" signing, so it's likely they'll return for his services in the summer if they're unsuccessful this month.

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