With the Magpies fifth in the Premier League on the back of seven wins in eight matches, talk of returning to Europe's elite competition has intensified in recent weeks.

The transfer window closes on Monday and the Magpies' transfer activity has so far included the permanent departures of both Miguel Almiron and Jamie Miley. Newcastle boss Howe reaffirmed that this month was not one for recruiting and expects his squad to remain the same going into the final days of the window.

Newcastle striker Isak has scored more Premier League goals than any other player (13), also outscoring six different teams in that time

Alexander Isak has been a revelation for Newcastle over the past two seasons, but the Swede's current stature has attracted interest from rival clubs

Eddie Howe has now been announced as a nomination for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January 2025. The Newcastle United boss is one of four nominated.

Newcastle United had to sell Miguel Almiron for “PSR-related” reasons and Eddie Howe admits the Paraguayan’s departure has left him “light” in attacking areas, with no reinforcements forecast this month.

Newcastle United face Fulham in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday, with a clash against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup to come on Wednesday night.

Here are the key lines from his news conference: Callum Wilson is closing in on a return from injury but the striker will not be involved against Fulham, while winger Harvey Barnes remains "two or three weeks away" from being fit again.

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak has rapidly become one of Europe’s premier marksmen, but the transfer speculation that now encompasses him is similar to that once endured by Erling Haaland

Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday.

Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins with Eddie Howe hopefully having a near-full complement of players to pick from.

Eddie Howe has put the onus on his Newcastle United players to qualify for the Champions League after missing out on Europe last season.