Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match against Brighton, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.

Alexander Isak ’s groin injury is not serious, but Eddie Howe will not be taking any risks with his in-form striker, confirms the Newcastle manager. The Swedish star missed the Magpie’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, left out of the squad due to the groin issue.

Newcastle are heading for a huge summer as they bid to get their project back on track, with Eddie Howe having held high-level meetings with club bosses over recent days