
Alexander Isak now ‘much better player’ than when he signed – Eddie Howe
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is confident in-form striker Alexander Isak is an even better player now than the one he signed. Isak, now 24, took his tally for the current campaign to 23, 19 of them in the Premier League, with a double in Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Sheffield United as he scored in a seventh successive game at St James’ Park to leave Howe purring over money well spent. He looks in a really good place and I’m enjoying watching him play.” Isak’s contribution against the Blades, who were relegated as a result of their defeat, was key as Newcastle recovered from a shambolic start in which they fell behind to Anel Ahmedhodzic’s fifth-minute header and were fortunate not to slip further adrift as Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton Diaz made life intensely uncomfortable. In the event, the Swede’s expert run and finish from Jacob Murphy’s perfectly-weighted pass ensured they were level at the break, after which it was a different story as Bruno Guimaraes, Isak from the spot and substitute Callum Wilson – who went joint-second in the club’s Premier League scoring stakes on 46 with Peter Beardsley as a result – struck either side of Ben Osborn’s own goal to seal victory.
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Alexander Isak provides update on his Newcastle future as Magpies star admits he is yet to hold any talks over new contract
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Carabao Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe expects Alexander Isak to be fit for final against Liverpool
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Alexander Isak STARTS for Newcastle in their FA Cup tie against Brighton after overcoming groin injury - as Eddie Howe reveals his fitness level
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FA Cup 2025: Isak’s availability in question ahead of match against Brighton & Hove Albion
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Eddie Howe provides Alexander Isak injury update after striker missed Liverpool clash - and insists Newcastle are NOT over-reliant on star man
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Eddie Howe provides encouraging update on Alexander Isak injury
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe makes Alexander Isak claim ahead of Erling Haaland showdown
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Why Arsenal didn't sign a striker in January and how Alexander Isak could make them regret it
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Eddie Howe praises ‘class’ of Alexander Isak as goalscoring run continues
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Eddie Howe hopeful on Alexander Isak availability for Newcastle against Wolves
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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak wins Premier League December Player of the month
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Why Alexander Isak is in demand, who is interested and can Newcastle keep him?
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The story of how Newcastle's liquid-limbed goal machine Alexander Isak became football's hottest property - and the secret to keeping him at the club, writes CRAIG HOPE
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Revealed: Newcastle 'set HUGE asking price for Alexander Isak'... with top clubs including Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool 'interested in the in-form striker' ahead of January
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Eddie Howe says ‘a lot more to come’ from Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
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Eddie Howe knows Champions League will help keep Newcastle stars happy
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Alexander Isak stars to cap a perfect week for Newcastle and Eddie Howe
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hails Alexander Isak’s ‘best performance of season’
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hails Alexander Isak’s ‘best performance of season’
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Arsenal's title bid takes another blow as Alexander Isak's header condemns Mikel Arteta's listless side to a 1-0 defeat at St James' Park - with Declan Rice missing huge chance at the death
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Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle are reluctant to hand Alexander Isak a new contract due to PSR concerns- as the Magpies boss opens up on the 'complex situation'
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Eddie Howe provides injury update on Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker played against Fulham last week with a broken toe before missing their draw with Man City
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Eddie Howe must decide if Alexander Isak’s break means a break from the action
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Newcastle 'tell Arsenal final decision on Alexander Isak future' as Gunners look to bolster forward line - after Toon quoted price tag above £115MILLION earlier this year
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Alexander Isak speaks out on his Newcastle future amid Arsenal links after Magpies missed out on Europe
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Arsenal eye Alexander Isak with Newcastle star topping Mikel Arteta’s list of targets
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If Bruno Guimaraes is £100m then Alexander Isak would command more as Newcastle thump Sheffield United 5-1... a side who surrendered in the face of relegation, writes CRAIG HOPE
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Newcastle should 'think about' SELLING Alexander Isak to prevent breaking Premier League financial rules, insists Jose Enrique... despite Eddie Howe remaining adamant the Magpies star won't be sold
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Newcastle will NOT sell Alexander Isak this summer, insists Eddie Howe... as he hails 'outstanding talent' amid Arsenal interest in the Swedish striker
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Eddie Howe issues hands-off warning over Alexander Isak
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Newcastle optimistic on forward Alexander Isak’s status after groin injury
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Alexander Isak tells Alan Shearer how he scores his goals: ‘I felt a spark’
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hails Alexander Isak’s battling response against PSG
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Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and the ‘explosion’ that set him on course for the top
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Alexander Isak keeps Newcastle third after comeback win over Brentford
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Alexander Isak: Champions League qualification would ease cup pain for Newcastle
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‘I could not miss’: Alexander Isak delighted to keep Newcastle on track
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Mykhailo Mudryk holds up a Ukraine flag at Stamford Bridge ahead £88m move to Chelsea
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Miguel Almiron: A closer look at Newcastle star’s recent stunning form
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Football rumours: Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk will now cost ‘more than Antony’
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe CONFIRMS Alexander Isak will be out until December
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Premier League: Isak not ready for Newcastle’s trip to Manchester United
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He’s a bargain – Eddie Howe applauds big-money Newcastle signing Bruno Guimaraes
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Newcastle ‘considering bid for Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk’
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Eddie Howe backs Alexander Isak to add ‘X-factor’ after securing Newcastle move
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Transfer News: Newcastle Break Their Transfer Record to Sign Alexander Isak From Real Sociedad
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Newcastle transfer news: Alexander Isak confirmed, Joao Pedro latest, James Maddison and more
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Alexander Isak Set to Complete Club-record Move to Newcastle
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Alexander Isak jets into England to undergo his medical at Newcastle
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