The centre-forward was on the bench the last time Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final but a lot has changed since then

Newcastle United are desperate to retain Alexander Isak but are keeping a close eye on several strikers as Liverpool ramp up their interest in the Swede, TEAMtalk understands. Sources state that Liverpool have made Isak their ‘top target’ for the summer transfer window amid the uncertainty surrounding Darwin Nunez,

Newcastle are interested in signing Randal Kolo Muani as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, according to Italian media. The Magpies are gearing up for one of the biggest matches in the club's recent history when they take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.