Arsenal transfer news: Newcastle explain Isak stance as Gunners face winger battle
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Arsenal got back to winning ways in the league on Saturday but their victory at Crystal Palace didn't come without a cost. Bukayo Saka was forced off during the first half at Selhurst Park, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitting there is concern about the England star. While no one in North London will want to be without Saka for too long, the timing does at least mean they can quickly find reinforcements in January if needed.
The win at Palace brought two more goals for Gabriel Jesus, giving him five in the space of less than a week after netting just once between August and November. Arteta has been encouraged to move for another striker amid the Brazilian's struggles, but the plans may now have changed.
Alexander Isak and Nico Williams are two players who have been mentioned in connection with Arsenal, and both have been back in the spotlight this week. The pair both feature as Mirror Football brings you the latest from around North London. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made it perfectly clear how he and the club feel about Alexander Isak's future. Sweden striker Isak was linked with Arsenal before moving to St James' Park in 2022, and the Gunners have een linked with a renewed pursuit if Howe's team miss out on Europe again, though an Isak hat-trick at Ipswich saw them move within a couple of points of fifth place.
