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Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in Singapore on Sunday as Mikel Arteta’s kept their winning run going in preseason. Anthony Elanga put Newcastle ahead early on as the new signing made a great first impression on his first start, but then Arsenal equalized through Mikel Merino and an own goal from Jacob Murphy moments later made it 2-1.
Alexander Isak was a target for Arsenal, so will the Gunners regret not holding out for the Swede now that he is potentially on the move?
Arsenal fans enjoyed a glimpse of both a new signing and a potential star of the future as they bested Newcastle in Singapore
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Newcastle United transfer priority is clear after Arsenal developments - and it’s not Alexander Isak
Newcastle United news: Newcastle United’s next transfer priority has changed following defeat to Arsenal in Singapore.
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However, according to the Sun, Man United are now interested in Gueye, which could halt Newcastle’s plans to sign Wissa. If United can hijack Brentford’s deal for Gueye, they would lose out on a replacement for Wissa. Gueye is expected to command a fee of around £15m.
Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark