Joelinton and Jacob Murphy are perhaps the most notable examples, but all of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Tino Livramento and Isak himself can be counted in the same category of players reaping the rewards of Howe’s management and coaching.

The expectation from within is that Alexander Isak will be told to report back to training and play in either the Espanyol game or clash with Atletico Madrid. But Newcastle are still very much active in their attempts to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford - although the DR Congo man's fight to leave lies in Brentford's hands.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has said striker Alexander Isak’s future will be decided by the club’s ownership..