Arsenal and Tottenham sent 11-word message by £100m transfer target

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Alexander Isak has sent a resounding message to potential suitors when asked about his future at Newcastle United.

The Gunners and Spurs had been linked with a '£100 million showdown' for Isak's signature this summer by The Sun. Both the London clubs are known to be in the market for a talisman and had been previously linked with a move for Brentford star Ivan Toney for a similar price.

West Ham now seem to be leading the race for Toney and Isak's Premier League form has added fuel to the fire of rumours. The Sweden international has 19 goals in all competitions this season and five goals in his last four Premier League outings.

Following the 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday night, Isak was asked about the speculation regarding his future. Replying to whether he would stay at St James' Park, Isak said: “Yeah, of course I want to be here in the future."

The striker went on the admit that he 'absolutely loves' playing in black-and-white. He continued: “I came here for the project, I absolutely love playing here, I really feel at home. I want to finish this season in a good way for me and the team. I love playing here.”

Arsenal and Spurs had been linked with a big-money move for the Newcastle United striker.

Newcastle United forked out a club record £63 million to sign Isak 18 months ago from Real Sociedad. The striker has struggled with injuries since arriving but, when on the pitch, maintained an impressive scoring form.

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Speaking on transfers ahead of the summer, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said: “You have to try and keep your best players, whether you can continue to do that with the rules now, that is not down to me,” he said on Tuesday night.

“To be the team we want to be we need to keep our best players. Isak is a scorer of great goals. His goal was high level. He is electric, fit and confident at the moment. He has had experiences, travelled to different leagues and we can develop his talent to show what he has."