Isak has been managing a groin issue which he picked up against Brentford, while Gordon suffered a bruised hip on international duty.

Isak has featured in all but three Premier League ties this term, with Callum Wilson, William Osula and Anthony Gordon acting as the forward's stand-ins at various stages of the campaign. Yet ask many on Tyneside and they will lean towards an additional option being brought in once the summer window opens in June.

Newcastle United are monitoring the fitness of some key players ahead of a crucial run of Premier League fixtures.