Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed the latest update on Alexander Isak ’s fitness ahead of the weekend trip to Everton in the Premier League.

The latest Newcastle United news as the striker missed last week's 1-1 draw with Manchester City due to a toe injury and faces a race against time to be fit against the Toffees.

Jon Dahl Tomasson has confirmed that Alexander Isak will not feature for Sweden during the upcoming international break.

The young England winger was deployed up front against Man City on Saturday, stepping into Isak's shoes after suffering a fractured toe. Gordon shone up top, slotting home a penalty that earned the Magpies a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

Anthony Gordon could be set for an extended spell as an emergency striker with Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak facing the prospect of being sidelined until after the international break.

The Newcastle boss admitted that Isak is still nursing a toe injury, despite playing the entirety of their 3-1 defeat at Craven Cottage. He said: "We don’t have anyone coming back that has been out. Matt (Targett) has had a flare-up of eczema so he's been nursing that over the last couple of weeks.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak is a major injury doubt for Newcastle United ’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. Isak has scored just one goal in five Premier League games this season and failed to register a shot on target in Newcastle’s 3-1 defeat to Fulham last weekend.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 17: 30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Fabian Schar,

Eddie Howe has said it will feel like a “betrayal” if Newcastle United decide to relocate to a new stadium rather than rebuild and expand St James’ Park.

A Newcastle United player who Eddie Howe has described as a "total one-off" is available for the weekend clash with Everton.