Eddie Howe issues new update on striker as Carabao Cup final looms - Magpies boss has also revealed latest on Sven Botman and Lewis Hall and why club won’t appeal Anthony Gordon suspension

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has ‘trained every day this week’ and is ‘fine’ to play in Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham on Monday night. Isak was spotted with heavy strapping below his right knee in training during the week – but that has been the case for much of the season.

The duo's form has attracted attention from elsewhere. Liverpool almost signed Gordon last summer, although the winger has since penned a new deal at St James' Park. Isak, meanwhile is probably the hottest striker in the world right now with Barcelona, Arsenal, paris St Germain and Liverpool all coveting him.

Liverpool are expected to make signing a new striker in the summer their priority.While they have faced no issues in scoring goals this season, it is largely down to the brilliant form of Mohamed

Alexander Isak has been Newcastle's standout player since joining from Real Sociedad and the Swede is desperate to make his mark in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool