Arsenal have been mocked with after seeing transfer target Alexander Isak score twice for Newcastle in two minutes against Nottingham Forest.
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Arsenal mocked over 'Isak loan'Gunners tried to sign Isak in January Newcastle star scored twice in two minutes against ForestFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
A day after a toothless Arsenal side went down 1-0 against West Ham at home, their long-term target Alexander Isak scored two goals in two minutes to virtually seal three points for Newcastle United against Nottingham Forest. Callum Hudson-Odoi handed Forest an early lead but Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy's strikes put the Magpies in front. Isak then scored a brace in a gap of two minutes to hand his team an unassailable three-goal lead.
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As Isak exhibited his brilliance, the Gunners were brutally mocked on social media.
On X, Mark Douglas wrote: "Isak scores (just)! Not his best penalty but does enough. #nufc turned this round superbly. The 49th goal of his loan spell from Arsenal."
An X handle named Matt wrote: "Isak would take us to another level if we could persuade Arsenal to sell to a rival."
Maria wrote on X: "Why the hell didnt arsenal go for Isak in the summer I feel so sick !!!!"
A handle named Jason claimed Arsenal could have benefited from having the Swedish striker in their team against the Hammers as he wrote: "Arsenal could have done with Isak yesterday."
A handle named Gomotsang wrote: "Isn’t Isak playing for the wrong team I thought his an Arsenal player."
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The North London side were closely linked with a move for Isak in the January transfer window, however, they reportedly could not submit a bid for the player due to his massive £115 million ($141m) price tag. Arsenal continue to remain interested in signing the forward – whom Mikel Arteta admires – and are likely to come up with new offers in the summer window.
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Eddie Howe's side, who now climb up to the fifth position after their 4-3 win over Forest, will next face Liverpool on Wednesday in the Premier League.