At the highest level, against one of the toughest opponents, Alexander Isak decided not one but two games in his side's favor. Newcastle are off to Wembley for the EFL Cup final at Arsenal's expense.

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães has hailed forward Alexander Isak as the "best striker around" after the Sweden international helped propel his team to the Carabao Cup final with a 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal.

GET THE BEERS on ice because Tyneside is set for the mother of all parties next month. That is at least according to Newcastle legend Shay Given as he confidently declared: “This is the year!” The

Fabrizio Romano has shed light on how and why Arsenal failed to sign a striker in the January window, though the Gunners have Alexander Isak and one other striker in their sights for the summer.

Mikel Arteta was frustrated in his chase for a striker with Isak, who fired Newcastle into a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg lead, among those deemed impossible to sign

Newcastle are lining up a move for Bournemouth's Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert, 25, in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun), external. Newcastle and Tottenham

Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert is being lined up by Newcastle in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun)

Newcastle United are targeting a move for Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert amid Arsenal's interest in Alexander Isak.