Alexander Isak was plucked from Borussia Dortmund as a relative unknown before Roberto Olabe made him a star in La Liga with Real Sociedad

Eddie Howe has issued an update on Alexander Isak after the Swede picked up an injury in Newcastle United’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Alexander Isak was forced off early on for Newcastle against Crystal Palace after a Tyrick Mitchell challenge and the striker was in clear pain after the incident.

The Magpies have ambitious plans for Alexander Isak amid Arsenal's continued interest in the Sweden international

Alexander Isak was subbed off midway through the first half after the Newcastle striker appeared to pick up a hip injury against Crystal Palace. The Sweden international was named in the starting XI for Saturday afternoon’s clash at Selhurst Park as Newcastle looked to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Monday.