Arsenal have identified Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a striker to help turn his side into genuine title contenders, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz struggling with form and injuries. Newcastle rebuffed their interest in Isak in the winter and are expected to do so again should any club look to make a move.

Arsenal have held talks with intermediaries over the possibility of signing Hugo Ekitike, Arsenal Insider understands. Ekitike is enjoying an exceptional season for Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists in 23 Bundesliga starts.