Newcastle United intend to reward Alexander Isak for another sensational season with a new long-term contract in the summer and remain adamant the striker is not for sale at any price.

Alexander Isak is thought to be a summer transfer target for Arsenal, but Newcastle are planning to open talks with their star striker over a new and improved contract

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe happy to give in-form Alexander Isak freedom - The striker moved on to 15 for the season in the Premier League with two goals in the first half at St Mary’s.

EDDIE HOWE’S family film night will be much more enjoyable this week. The Toon boss spent last Saturday night watching back their Bournemouth horror show. But everyone will be happy to gather

Unstoppable Alexander Isak keeps Newcastle rolling as Southampton suffer more pain - Southampton 1-3 Newcastle: Isak scored twice to keep the Magpies on track for the top four while the Saints are mil

Newcastle climb into fourth position in the Premier League, continuing to chase a Champions League spot in a tight battle. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

The Magpies had put the pressure on from the off, keen to avenge last week's 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth, but it was Southampton who took the lead against the run of play inside 10 minutes when James Bree's peach of a cross was powerfully headed home by the unmarked Bednarek.