Another day, another Alexander Isak transfer rumour for Newcastle United fans to endure.

Get used to it because it appears that it's going to be a recurring theme for Newcastle during the January transfer window, whether we like it or not. But you can also take it with a pinch of salt because the word from the top is clear if you'd care to read on.

We aren't even halfway through the January trading period yet, but already, we've had pundits such as Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, and Jay Bothroyd lecturing the Toon Army on why Isak is better moving on from Newcastle to sign for a "bigger club" Arsenal this month. Throw in an extra three days in February with a bumper edition of the winter window this year and already the Newcastle faithful will be glad........

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