GET THE BEERS on ice because Tyneside is set for the mother of all parties next month. That is at least according to Newcastle legend Shay Given as he confidently declared: “This is the year!” The

Fabrizio Romano has shed light on how and why Arsenal failed to sign a striker in the January window, though the Gunners have Alexander Isak and one other striker in their sights for the summer.

Mikel Arteta was frustrated in his chase for a striker with Isak, who fired Newcastle into a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg lead, among those deemed impossible to sign

Newcastle are reportedly making contingency plans to replace Alexander Isak with Arsenal lurking over the in-form striker.

Martin Dubravka will start as the goalkeeper for this contest. Trippier and Hall will be the two full-backs for the side. Schar and Burn will be the centre-back pairing for this game.

Newcastle are lining up a move for Bournemouth's Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert, 25, in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun), external. Newcastle and Tottenham

Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert is being lined up by Newcastle in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. (Sun)

Newcastle United are targeting a move for Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert amid Arsenal's interest in Alexander Isak.