Football star Alexander Isak was left "unnerved" after his mansion was targeted by a criminal gang who stole £68K worth of bespoke jewellery and up to £10K in cash.

The Sweden international was left of the squad for Newcastle’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday with a groin issue.

Arsenal have been handed a setback in their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, who has scored 23 Premier League goals.

Newcastle United are just one win away from securing Champions League football ahead of a potentially transformative summer transfer window.

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Liverpool could yet try tempt Newcastle with a firm offer for Alexander Isak - and new comments made by Eddie Howe may genuinely concern Magpies supporters.

For weeks, the Newcastle United head coach has told anyone who would listen that nothing will be decided until the final day, that the skirmish for a Champions League place would go down to the wire.