Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak is set to be involved this weekend against Brighton, and Callum Wilson is close to a return. Isak has been out with a broken toe for three games but has been back in training and is due to return to the Magpies team as long as he comes through training with no problems on Friday.

Newcastle United are set to welcome back Alexander Isak for the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion but Callum Wilson may miss out.

Kieran Trippier will miss the remainder of Newcastle United’s October fixtures with a hamstring problem, but Alexander Isak is set to return against Brighton & Hove Albion. Trippier was forced off in the 71st minute of Newcastle’s 0-0 draw at Everton before the international break and will be out for “a few weeks”,

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is back in contention for Saturday's home game against Brighton. Newcastle are just two points off the top four in the Premier League but will be looking to Isak to help them get back to winning ways after he missed draws against Manchester City and Everton with a broken toe.

Eddie Howe provides update ahead of Newcastle's clash with Brighton - Sweden international suffered broken toe earlier this season

Eddie Howe and Fabian Hurzeler have a number of selection concerns to deal with ahead of their meeting at St James’ Park. - but the Magpies could welcome back one of their key players.

The Newcastle head coach will assess his other options and the returning international stars but Miguel Almiron has been the last through the door after Paraguay duty. Howe said: