Gossip: Isak tops Arsenal's transfer priorities

Arsenal have identified 25-year-old Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak as their top transfer target, although the Magpies would demand a fee of about £100m for the Sweden international. (Teamtalk)

Edu is set to take up a role within the network of clubs controlled by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, after resigning as Arsenal's sporting director. (Times - subscription required)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have a major say in how the club replaces Edu as sporting director. (Telegraph - subscription required)

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