Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has confessed to growing frustration as another of his key players is on the radar of a top Premier League club. Following persistent speculation linking Alexander Isak with Arsenal and more recently Liverpool,

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle are not a one-man team as they sweat on the fitness of star striker Alexander Isak with the Carabao Cup final looming. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Alexander Isak ’s groin injury is not serious, but Eddie Howe will not be taking any risks with his in-form striker, confirms the Newcastle manager. The Swedish star missed the Magpie’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, left out of the squad due to the groin issue.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup last-16 match against Brighton & Hove Albion, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.

Alexander Isak missed Newcastle United's last game with a groin injury, but Eddie Howe says they are not reliant on their striker.

Eddie Howe has assessed Nick Pope’s return to the Newcastle United starting line-up following a two-month injury absence.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match against Brighton, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.