While we all know how important Isak is to United's success this season, Newcastle simply cannot afford to be over-reliant on the Swede. Step forward Callum Wilson. After a battle with injury that would test the toughest of souls, seeing Wilson laughing in training is ray of sunshine in what has been a hard week for the club.

Newcastle fans took to social media to react to a journalist's update on Sven Botman as the side prepare to face West Ham and Liverpool.

Newcastle United have been rocked by a number of injury and suspension issues in recent days, with rumours surfacing surrounding a potential knock for Alexander Isak.

Eddie Howe’s side facing Brighton in the FA Cup. Ahead of the match at his press conference last Friday, the Newcastle United Head Coach said that Sven Botman was ‘close’ to returning to the squad and he expected him to return to training on Friday and/or Saturday, with the hope that he would be included amongst his options against Brighton.

A shock club could stun world football by offering three players in a bid to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Isak is set to be one of the most sought-after players after his impressive form for the Magpies.

Eddie Howe may have to drop star players Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimareas and Sven Botman ahead of the Carabao Cup final.