Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has claimed Chelsea is the only club that could afford to sign Alexander Isak this summer. Isak has been heavily linked with a switch to Arsenal. But it is believed the Gunners Arsenal would not be able to stump up what could be a British-record transfer fee for the in-form Swedish striker.

Arsenal are being prevented from formalising their interest in Newcastle United striker, Alexander Isak, as they cannot afford his asking price, according to Goal. Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is looking to add more firepower as they seek to win the Premier League title.

Arsenal cannot afford the British record transfer fee it would take to sign 25-year-old Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle this summer, while Ukraine full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, could leave the Gunners this month.

Arsenal will not be able to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window as he will be too expensive for them.The Daily Mail have revealed that the Gunners, who are in need of an

Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed Arsenal's chances of bringing in Alexander Isak this month

Alexander Isak has been a long-term admirer for Arsenal but a transfer is unlikely to materialise anytime soon