Newcastle United are sweating on the fitness of some key players heading into the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16.

Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales has fired a transfer warning to Arsenal and Liverpool over their star striker Alexander Isak. Arsenal have long been interested in a deal for Isak and view the Sweden international as their top priority for the next summer transfer window,

Newcastle United are reportedly planning to hold contract talks with Alexander Isak to fend off potential suitors like Liverpool, Arsenal and PSG.

The fitness of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is under intense scrutiny heading into the Carabao Cup final v Liverpool on March 16.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is hopeful of no fresh injuries ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The Magpies suffered a bruising week, losing Anthony Gordon to suspension, and Lewis Hall and Sven Botman to long-term injuries but responded by earning a hard-fought 1-0 win at West Ham United on Monday night.

Eddie Howe issues new update on striker as Carabao Cup final looms - Magpies boss has also revealed latest on Sven Botman and Lewis Hall and why club won’t appeal Anthony Gordon suspension

Alexander Isak has been Newcastle's standout player since joining from Real Sociedad and the Swede is desperate to make his mark in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool