The centre-forward was on the bench the last time Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final but a lot has changed since then

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak probably the best striker in the world - The Sweden international has scored 22 goals so far this season.

Isak missed the recent league fixture against Liverpool – a match Newcastle lost 2-0 at Anfield – but has played the last two games, an FA Cup defeat to Brighton and Monday’s 1-0 Premier League win at West Ham. And he insists he is fully fit for the trip to Wembley.

The 25-year-old Sweden international’s form has seen him repeatedly linked with a move away from St James’ Park with Arsenal among the destinations persistently touted.

Alexander Isak is Newcastle's top scorer this season but recent injury problems have disrupted his season ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

The Sweden striker will start against West Ham if fit as Eddie Howe deals with "intense speculation" on star's fitness

Alexander Isak was forced off with just moments remaining in Newcastle's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Brighton and has given a three-word response to injury concerns

Arsenal want to sign a striker this summer, and Newcastle United centre-forward Alexander Isak is at the top of their wishlist, according to David Ornstein.The 25-year-old is one of the most coveted

Alexander Isak has been told that Sunday’s Carabao Cup final between Newcastle United and Liverpool is his chance to seal a big summer transfer.

And the view is largely shared by Sharpe, who claims that he expects Isak to move on to one of the top teams in England in the summer after three incredible seasons leading the li