Eddie Howe sends Mikel Arteta clear Alexander Isak transfer message as Arsenal eye striker

Eddie Howe has insisted that he and Newcastle United have no plans to sell Alexander Isak this summer. The 24-year-old striker has been heavily linked with an exit from St James' Park recently as he continues to impress in the English top flight.

Isak, who sees his contract expire in 2028, has featured 21 times in the Premier League this season, scoring 14 goals. His impressive performances for the Magpies have reportedly courted the interest of some top clubs across Europe but, despite financial fair play concerns, Howe has issued a 'hands-off' warning.

«No one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him,» said the Newcastle boss, speaking to reporters ahead a clash against Everton on Tuesday night. «He's an outstanding talent. I thought he was excellent against West Ham.

»He didn't score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good. His link play, his athleticism, he looked in a really good place."

Late last month, Isak opened up on his future in Tyneside, claiming 'things can happen'. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Expressen, he said: «It doesn’t affect me that much. It has been talked about many times, in many windows.

»I see it as just such a thing. Everyone knows that summer is coming and if things show up, things can happen, but I actually haven’t even thought about it."

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