Howe has picked a strong team to face the Gunners with team captain Bruno Guimaraes alongside Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock in midfield. There’s a first start for new signing Anthony Elanga, whilst Alex Murphy gets an opportunity to impress from the off at left-back.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to explore a move away from the club with Liverpool waiting in the wings.

Arsenal are looking to strengthen in one more key area after tying up a deal for striker Viktor Gyokeres, and could reportedly make a blockbuster move for a top Newcastle star

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Sevilla have added Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos to their list of options as they seek an addition in that area this summer. That’s according to AS, who report that the Newcastle goalkeeper is one of two options being considered alongside Arsenal’s Karl Hein.

Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is expected to complete a move to Arsenal from Sporting this weekend. BBC Sport has previously reported a £63.5m deal was in the final stages, with the move only held up because of negotiations between the clubs over add-on payments.

That’s the big question surrounding Alexander Isak at Newcastle United right now. Newcastle have always maintained that Isak is not for sale but now know the player wants to leave. With that, the club has a difficult decision to make.

Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe says he hopes Swedish international Alexander Isak would remain at the club amid speculation of a move to Liverpool, adding that contract talks "may take place at a later date".