Eddie Howe has long trusted Fabian Schar as his right-sided centre-back and with the veteran in the final year of his contract, Zabarnyi is someone Newcastle have identified as a target that could be ever-present in their backline for at least a decade.

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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 has been brilliant since taking over at Newcastle United, and one of his former players has highlighted the confidence he provides his squad

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Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent has claimed Newcastle United were ‘very close’ to a deal for the defender prior to his move to Manchester City.

Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak has played himself into the ‘world-class’ bracket after a phenomenal start to the season with Newcastle. Isak was once again at the heart of everything positive from Newcastle’s perspective as Eddie Howe’s side came from behind to defeat lowly Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon.

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Eddie Howe has warned there could be more short-term pain as Newcastle attempt to establish themselves as a consistent force in both the Premier League and Europe.

Newcastle United have officially agreed a deal to sell Miguel Almiron back to Atlanta United for a fee worth around €11.5 million.The Paraguay international has played a peripheral role at St James’ Park so far this season and he is now on the verge of returning to the MLS side,

It is perfect Howe. Peak Howe. While everybody else revels in a heady, joyous ride, he is fiddling with the seatbelt, checking and double-checking, a meticulous, detail-obsessed head coach who readily admits he is motivated by “the fear of tomorrow”. One day, that safety harness will be needed, but not now. Not yet.