Alexander Isak: Last News

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has rubbished fears that he has any fresh injury or fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's huge Premier League clash with Manchester United at St James' Park.

Michael Beale's first taste of the Tyne-Wear Derby ended in defeat - but the former Rangers boss escaped the noise from ecstatic opposition punters.

Erik ten Hag has pointed to the persistent injury setbacks Manchester United have faced as a reason why their season has been stagnant.

Jermaine Jenas slammed Marcus Rashford's 'shocking' first-half performance against Newcastle - suggesting he was sending Erik ten Hag a message about being played out of position.

Newcastle United could be without Callum Wilson when they host Manchester United at the start of December after the striker was forced to withdraw from international duty.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be expecting his team to bounce back this weekend when they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

Manchester City have spent the day refocusing after suffering their first defeat since the Community Shield at the beginning of August, on Wednesday night.

Eddie Howe doesn't want to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup but insists his Newcastle side can come away from Old Trafford victorious.

Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope has shared a positive injury update regarding Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. As per Chronicle Live, the 24-year-old missed Brazil’s friendly against Ghana on Friday due to a thigh problem.

Newcastle United bench following Liverpool's last-gasp winner on Wednesday evening (August 31).Jurgen Klopp's side recorded a second successive Premier League victory thanks to Fabio Carvalho's late winner. New Toon forward Alexander Isak, who this week joined from Real Sociedad for £58million, handed the away side the advantage by rifling the ball in at the near post before Roberto Firmino levelled the scores with an inch-perfect finish into the corner.In a highly-frustrating contest, Newcastle's time-wasting antics enraged the Anfield crowd and the match was seemingly headed for a draw.READ MORE: Meet Arthur Melo's flexible model girlfriend who is also dentist and keen poker playerHowever, Newcastle's gamesmanship came back to haunt them in the 98th minute when Carvalho crashed in the winner off the underside of the crossbar, despite only five minutes of stoppage time being signalled by fourth official David Coote.

Jamie Carragher has blasted Newcastle United's "joke" time-wasting against Liverpool and claimed their last-minute defeat was "karma".Newcastle were beaten in dramatic fashion at Anfield on Wednesday night, with their opponents grabbing all three points via Fabio Carvalho's 98th minute winner. Eddie Howe's players had appeared to run the clock down at every opportunity after taking the lead through debutant Alexander Isak in the first half.Those tactics included goalkeeper Nick Pope going down injured during stoppage time before Liverpool scored the winning goal after the minimum five minutes of stoppage time had passed, much to former defender Carragher's delight.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher and Richarlison bump into each other months after feisty Twitter clashAfter the match, Carragher took to Twitter and wrote: “That’s Karma that for all the time wasting! Harvey Elliott outstanding & brilliant cameo again from Carvalho!!”He later added: “Set up & organisation excellent from Eddie Howe, but the time wasting in the game now is a joke! Tonight & last night in the game I saw was over the top.

Jurgen Klopp ’s team moments before the two benches confronted each other on the sidelines. A tetchy affair between the two sides ended with Liverpool securing all three points, courtesy of Fabio Carvalho’s 98th minute winner.

Newcastle are ready to smash their transfer record to sign Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad who has previously been linked to their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United. The 6ft 4in forward has managed 44 goals for his La Liga side since leaving Borussia Dortmund back in 2019 - scoring once across his two domestic outings this season.

Arsenal out of a transfer with his wage demands while Manchester City have already offered his services to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.Mikel Arteta is now sweating over the Brazilian's decision after being largely confident that a deal could be struck earlier in the summer. The 26-year-old is one of the top targets at the Emirates this transfer window.

Arsenal fans love a good transfer window conspiracy theory and they've come up with another corker this week!Earlier this season Gunners hot-shot Gabriel Martinelli admitted he was eyeing up the No 14 shirt following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but after news that the Brazilian will be wearing the No 11 shirt instead next season fans are convinced that the club are leaving it free for a brand new striker.Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus is being heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates this summer, and fans are already getting excited about the prospect of him filling Aubameyang's shoes - and his shirt!And with Alexander Lacazette set to leave on a free at the end of the season too, the No 9 shirt will also be available.Commenting on Martinelli's news, one fan tweeted: "9 and 14 for Jesus and another striker," while another posted: "Thought he was getting number 14 guess it’s going to a different Gabriel."A third fan said: "Hopefully, we fill the number 14 and 9 with special signings this summer."ARSENAL FANS - would you be happy with Gabriel Jesus leading the line for you next season? Let us know in the comments section belowThe Gunners have been desperate to add firepower to their squad ever since Aubameyang's sudden mid-season departure following a falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.They ambitiously tried to lure Dusan Vlahovic to the club in January before the Serbian joined Juventus, and had a late move for Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak turned down, but now their focus appears to have shifted to Jesus.The City forward has made an impressive 40 appearances in all competitions this season, but has failed to nail down a regular starting spot in Pep Guardiola's side despite the fact that he's the

Arsenal have banned questions on Gabriel Jesus ahead of the summer transfer window in a telling response to the club's transfer plans.Mikel Arteta has made signing a striker this summer a priority after losing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the end of January while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract in June. Several have been linked in recent months including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak was left completely red-faced after getting booked for taking an 'illegal penalty' during Real Sociedad victory over Elche in La Liga on Sunday.The Swedish striker thought he'd equalised after converting from the penalty spot, but his poor attempt at a stuttered run-up ended up costing him. For some bizarre reason, Isak decided to stop dead in his tracks - which is against the rules - allowing the keeper to dive out of the way, before slotting the ball home on the other side.It was immediately flagged by the referee, who pulled out a yellow card and awarded an indirect free-kick as Elche's players began swarming around him.

Newcastle have already drawn up a five-man shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window with big spending set to continue. And news of three of them will likely perturb Mikel Arteta - as they have also been linked to Arsenal. Eddie Howe splashed the cash in January in a bid to keep the Magpies in the Premier League after a shoddy start to the season from Steve Bruce.

Newcastle have reportedly joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign Alexander Isak this summer.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Harry Kane alternative Alexander Isak - according to reports.

Manchester United have entered the race for Real Sociedad ace Alexander Isak.The Reds, seemingly resigned to losing out to Manchester City over Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, are now turning their attention to Isak instead.They believe the Swede, 22, is the next best option in the current market - and represents decent value for money.The Spanish club, currently fifth in La Liga, value Isak, who has scored eight times in all competitions this term, at around the £60million mark.The hitman’s overall record since joining Sociedad is impressive, with 30 league goals in 90 La Liga games since his arrival Borussia Dortmund two years ago.And that means United face stiff competition in their pursuit, which in turn is likely to drive up the player’s transfer fee.Arsenal are reportedly willing to blow close to £75m on the Isak while Liverpool are also watching the situation. Much could depend on who out of Arsenal and Manchester United can claim that final Champions League qualifying spot.