Newcastle boss Eddie Howe happy to give in-form Alexander Isak freedom - The striker moved on to 15 for the season in the Premier League with two goals in the first half at St Mary’s.

The Magpies also don’t need to sell. With strong financial backing, Newcastle can afford to keep their top players. They are building for the future, and Isak is a key part of that plan. Newcastle fans will hope the club stands firm. If Arsenal want Isak, they will have to do much better than this.

Newcastle United face a transfer dilemma after it emerged Arsenal are now tracking two of Eddie Howe’s key players. The Gunners are in the market for fresh attacking talent, with their title challenge fading this season amid a perceived lack of firepower.

Newcastle United are planning to reward Alexander Isak with a new long-term contract this summer, according to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. The club is “adamant the striker is not for sale at any price” and intends to secure his services for the foreseeable future, Edwards reported following Saturday’s win over Southampton.

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City - now Eddie Howe has been asked if Newcastle United will do the same with Alexander Isak.

Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to resist any transfer interest in Alexander Isak this January window as he continues to remain one of the hottest properties in European football.

Whatever Alexander Isak started doing since November has helped him get into the form of his life! The Newcastle ace has been relentless in front of goal for Eddie Howe's side and on Saturday again

Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that Newcastle will have a "big, big problem" in contract renewal talks with Alexander Isak.