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The Arsenal legend heaped huge praise on Alexander Isak following the Carabao Cup final

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Arsenal supporters have been speculating about Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker was paid the ultimate compliment by Thierry Henry.

The first of which was met in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final as the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to end their70-year wait for a major trophy.

It’s now 23 goals for Isak across all competitions so far this season. The type of return that makes it very little of a surprise that the Gunners continue to be linked with a move ahead of the summer transfer window.

Cup final goalscorer: Alexander Isak celebrates after doubling Newcastle’s lead

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However, it is not just Isak’s goals that have impressed Henry who, speaking on CBS Sports after the final, shared what makes the striker “complete”.

"Forget about the going, faking going and going in behind Gabriel - you gave him that the whole time at Arsenal - and you guys worked on obviously attacking their left-hand side.

"But the way you press, this is what I wanted to talk [about]. A lot of people talk about players being complete because they can do everything with on the ball.

"You are complete, for me, because also off the ball you do a lot."

This exchange has prompted theories amongst Arsenal fans on social media, with some claiming Henry was working his magic in an attempt to get Isak to join Mikel Arteta’s side this summer.

In response to Henry’s praise, Isak said: “First half I probably wasn't too involved.

“We had spoken about the details at half-time. It was all about the game plan the manager put together. I executed it in a good way. I knew my moment would come. The feeling was incredible.”