Alan Shearer believes Chelsea are the only Premier League club who can afford to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Isak is thought to be Arsenal’s No.1 transfer target but fresh reports indicate they are increasingly unlikely to bring him to the Emirates.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak scored yet again for the Magpies as they secured a two-goal advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal

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.

Alan Shearer has told Arsenal to forget about signing Alexander Isak even if they meet Newcastle United £150 million transfer valuation. The Sweden international has been coveted by the Gunners in the past with interest dating back to his time at Real Sociedad.