Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak will miss Newcastle United’s FA Cup clash against Bromley through injury. Isak is arguably one of the best strikers in the world right now, having recorded 19 goals and five assists in 28 appearances for club and country this season.

Alexander Isak made the move to St. James' Park from Real Sociedad in a reported £63million deal, eclipsing the fee they paid for Joelinton when he joined from Hoffenheim in 2019

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak scored his 15th goal of the season on Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup

However, the report indicates that Arsenal’s owner Stan Kroenke is extremely unlikely to sanction a move of that magnitude despite having spent over £100m to bring Declan Rice to the Emirates in July 2023.

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have been dealt a blow despite Newcastle seemingly needing to offload players this month. Isak enhanced his already growing reputation this week by scoring at the Emirates on Tuesday, as the Magpies secured a 2-0 first leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Isak was taken off with 25 minutes to go during the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal, sparking an injury scare for backroom staff. But he has since been assessed and after being handed a couple of days rest, it has been decided he will miss Newcastle's tie against the League Two outfit.

Newcastle United's leading scorer Alexander Isak will sit out Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with fourth-tier side Bromley after the Sweden striker was injured during Tuesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Arsenal,

Alexander Isak is expected to be available for Newcastle United’s next Premier League game, despite his injury scare.