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

Howe accepted it had been a tough week after Lewis Hall was ruled out of the rest of the season and Anthony Gordon was banned for three matches, including the Carabao Cup final

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in their last match against Brighton & Hove Albion but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and has said the Swede should be available for the League Cup final against Liverpool.

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.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe delivered some positive news after the Magpies suffered injury blows to Lewis Hall and Sven Botman ahead of their Carabao Cup final clash next week

Eddie Howe has provided an update on Newcastle United star Alexander Isak amid fears he could miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The Swede was on target for the Magpies during their FA Cup exit to Brighton & Hove Albion but limped off late on.

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 are heading for a huge summer as they bid to get their project back on track, with Eddie Howe having held high-level meetings with club bosses over recent days

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

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is a target for Liverpool and Arsenal, but the Magpies are refusing to quote a price, insisting he's not for sale.

Liverpool are on the hunt for a new striker - but it may not be Alexander Isak after all. Liverpool want to sign a new striker. Anfield Watch understands that the Reds plan a major overhaul of their attack in 2025,