Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães has hailed forward Alexander Isak as the "best striker around" after the Sweden international helped propel his team to the Carabao Cup final with a 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal.

Newcastle are reportedly making contingency plans to replace Alexander Isak with Arsenal lurking over the in-form striker.

Martin Dubravka will start as the goalkeeper for this contest. Trippier and Hall will be the two full-backs for the side. Schar and Burn will be the centre-back pairing for this game.

Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to resist any transfer interest in Alexander Isak this January window as he continues to remain one of the hottest properties in European football.

GET THE BEERS on ice because Tyneside is set for the mother of all parties next month. That is at least according to Newcastle legend Shay Given as he confidently declared: “This is the year!” The

Newcastle are lining up a move for Bournemouth's Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert, 25, in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun), external. Newcastle and Tottenham

Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert is being lined up by Newcastle in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun)

Newcastle United are targeting a move for Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert amid Arsenal's interest in Alexander Isak.