Chelsea dared to test Newcastle's resolve on Isak last June and failed. Given they are also rueful of letting Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento go for relative peanuts on the scale of the big financial picture, it feels like an exciting time to be a Newcastle fan again.

Former Chelsea star, Pat Nevin has told Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak the best club for him to join between Arsenal, Manchester United and the Blues. Isak has been linked with a move away from Newcastle amid the ongoing January transfer window.

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four. The Sweden international struck twice in a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton to take his season total to 17 in all competitions.

It makes it difficult for clubs interested in striking a deal for Haaland in the future, with Cole now believing it spells danger for the Magpies and Alexander Isak. The in-form Swedish frontman had scored in each of his last eight consecutive games prior to the clash with Bournemouth,

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's scoring run is finally over. The Sweden international had scored in eight straight games before failing to find the net in Newcastle's 4-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Newcastle United supporters watched with glee as the Swede netted for the eight consecutive top-flight fixture in a row. His brace helped the Magpies down Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at St James’ Park.