Head coach Eddie Howe has suggested that a contract extension for Alexander Isak is on the horizon at Newcastle United.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window and his future could depend on Champions League qualification

The latest Newcastle United transfer news as ChronicleLive takes a look at what could happen between now at the end of the campaign.

Alexander Isak was already a top-class striker, but he has quickly become one of football’s most desirable forwards this season. His 26 goal involvements in all competitions this campaign have seen the likes of fellow league rivals Arsenal and Chelsea sniffing around the Swede,

It's not just the front three, of course. Eddie Howe's side have attacking threats throughout, be it Bruno Guimaraes pulling the strings, Joelinton bursting into the box, extra width from Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento, or Sandro Tonali timing his arrival in the area to perfect effect.

Alexander Isak has been constantly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, but the importance of Champions League qualification as a factor in him leaving Newcastle has been questioned

Alexander Isak cannot stop scoring, and as a result the speculation surrounding a possible future away from Newcastle United continues to heat up. Isak's brace was a pivotal part of his side being able to weather a late Nottingham Forest fightback from 4-1 down to take all three points in a seven goal thriller.