Gossip: Two Premier League clubs set to battle for Isak

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak but Newcastle United will demand at least £115m for their 25-year-old Swedish striker. (Teamtalk)

Meanwhile, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have held initial talks with the club's Saudi Arabian owners to discuss their plans for the January transfer market, when 35-year-old Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka could leave. (Chronicle)

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