Arsenal look set to live with regret over Alexander Isak, with Newcastle proving just why the Gunners need to be more adventurous in their transfer business to ensure they do not repeat past mistakes.

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Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to bring in some new faces before the transfer deadline on February 3, with RB Leipzig star Sesko reportedly their top target. But cheaper moves for strikers such as Evan Ferguson or Matheus Cunha cannot be ruled out.

Arsenal have been urged to forget about signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window. The Gunners remain keen to add more firepower to their squad having changed their recruitment plans in light of the season ending injury sustained by Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal are in need of more firepower before the transfer window shuts and moves for Benjamin Sesko and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha have both been mooted this week

Mikel Arteta was frustrated in his chase for a striker with Isak, who fired Newcastle into a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg lead, among those deemed impossible to sign

Benjamin Sesko has emerged as a top target for Arsenal, with Gunners' chiefs having sanctioned a big-money move for the RB Leipzig star in this month's transfer window

It is almost impossible not to get hung up on the performance of Alexander Isak when considering the vast chasm between Newcastle’s ability to finish their chances across the two legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final compared to Arsenal.

Alexander Isak is Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s perfect striker, according to David Ornstein, who has discussed the prospect of the Gunners landing the Newcastle United ace.