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“You have to worry” – Premier League club told to expect Arsenal transfer target to leave

Mikel Arteta during Arsenal's Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans may be intrigued to see that former Newcastle United player Loic Remy seems to think his old club should be preparing for the departure of star man Alexander Isak.

Isak has been linked with Arsenal and other top clubs after his superb performances at St James’ Park in the last few years, and it’s easy to imagine the Sweden international now being ready to make the next step up in his career.

CaughtOffside understands that the Gunners could be joined by Chelsea in the pursuit of Isak, and although Remy didn’t mention any specific clubs, he did warn Newcastle to plan for the 25-year-old’s exit.

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Remy, speaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ “Gaffer of all Accas”, insisted it’s part of the game for big names like this to move on, so Newcastle just need to make sure they can replace him.

Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle against Arsenal

Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle against Arsenal (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle given warning over Arsenal target Alexander Isak

“You have to worry about losing the likes of Isak, because the longer you go on with results being like they are, the more likely it becomes that players of his calibre will leave the club,” Remy said.

“But it’s part of the game; players come and go, they can leave at any time, you need to be prepared for it, and anticipate it, almost. It’s not the end of the world; it’s happened in the past and will continue to happen in the future.

“I’m sure he’ll continue to be talked about, and you know that sooner or later, these players will go and find another challenge. It’s about bringing the right person in to replace him.”