Eddie Howe has brushed off speculation linking Alexander Isak with a big-money move to Arsenal and urged Newcastle ’s players to ‘ignore’ all the ‘noise and rumour’ this January. Newcastle sit fifth in the Premier League table at the halfway stage of the campaign and could move into the top four with victory away to Tottenham this weekend.

Eddie Howe has been speaking about Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United amid interest from Arsenal and has also offered a brutal response to Paul Merson's comments

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has responded to pleas surrounding Arsenal making a transfer switch for Alexander Isak in the market. The Sweden international has impressed this season with 12 goals and four assists in 17 Premier League appearances.