Arsenal and Liverpool are expected to pursue Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window, yet the importance of Champions League qualification as a factor in him leaving Newcastle has been questioned

Alexander Isak cannot stop scoring, and as a result the speculation surrounding a possible future away from Newcastle United continues to heat up. Isak's brace was a pivotal part of his side being able to weather a late Nottingham Forest fightback from 4-1 down to take all three points in a seven goal thriller.

Alexander Isak has been constantly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, but the importance of Champions League qualification as a factor in him leaving Newcastle has been questioned

Newcastle prevailed over Nottingham Forest as Alexander Isak, Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy all got on the scoresheet at St James' Park to narrow th gap to the Premier League's top four

Barcelona also borrowed €1.5billion [£1.25bn] in April 2023 to finally start much-needed renovations at the Camp Nou. This has meant a prolonged period of playing home games at the smaller Montjuic stadium, leading to an estimated €150m loss [£125m] in matchday revenue for the Champions League outfit.

Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United ‘can’t lose’ Alexander Isak as he is crucial to the club’s ‘long-term success’.

Alexander Isak reached 50 Premier League goals with a brace in Newcastle United’s 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest.

Alexander Isak hit a first-half double as Newcastle United resisted a Nottingham Forest fightback to win a seven-goal thriller at St James' Park on Sunday. Forest had taken an early lead when Callum Hodson-Odoi capitalised on a Jacob Murphy error to fire the visitors in front.