Arsenal hold an interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who would help solve that issue of having more creativity from the left. The 27-year-old is also capable of producing the “magic moments” that Arteta has claimed his team lacks. For several reasons, Isak joining Liverpool would ramp up the pressure on Arsenal to sign Eze.

Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras have been signed this summer, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is on a significant salary after arriving on a free transfer. It makes a move for Isak is unlikely, particularly with Xabi Alonso already having attacking options including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has said that Alexander Isak leaving would "upset" the players, amid continued talk of a move to Liverpool.