Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is back in contention for Saturday's home game against Brighton. Newcastle are just two points off the top four in the Premier League but will be looking to Isak to help them get back to winning ways after he missed draws against Manchester City and Everton with a broken toe.

Eddie Howe provides update ahead of Newcastle's clash with Brighton - Sweden international suffered broken toe earlier this season

Kieran Trippier will miss the remainder of Newcastle United’s October fixtures with a hamstring problem, but Alexander Isak is set to return against Brighton & Hove Albion. Trippier was forced off in the 71st minute of Newcastle’s 0-0 draw at Everton before the international break and will be out for “a few weeks”,

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak is set to be involved this weekend against Brighton, and Callum Wilson is close to a return. Isak has been out with a broken toe for three games but has been back in training and is due to return to the Magpies team as long as he comes through training with no problems on Friday.

Sweden international Alexander Isak aspires to be most paid player at Newcastle United, according to TalkSPORT.At Newcastle United, Bruno Guimaraes, who makes almost £160,000 a week, presently holds

Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak has put Premier League clubs on red alert as he continues to stall on signing a new contract at St James' Park

Newcastle look set to have star striker Alexander Isak fit to face Brighton on Saturday.The forward, a favourite amongst Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players, has missed the last three games after breaking his toe.