It would be more than understandable if Howe had reached the September international break fretting and discomforted. His Newcastle side are yet to win a match, they have not been able to field a senior centre-forward,

Alexander Isak damaged his reputation at Newcastle by refusing to play for the club while trying to force through a transfer to Liverpool over the summer, according to Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was delighted for record signing Nick Woltemade as he headed his side to Premier League victory over Wolves on his debut.

I think beyond doubt, the plan was this. Yoane Wissa would start against Wolves, then Nick Woltemade introduced at some point off the bench. Preferably with United a few goals up! Basically, minimal pressure on him.

The Germany international’s 29th-minute header secured a first Premier League win of the season for the Magpies.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted his relationship with Alexander Isak became "difficult" after he went on strike in an attempt to force through his move to Liverpool.

Eddie Howe hailed Nick Woltemade’s ‘dream debut’ after Newcastle United’s record signing powered home the header that sealed a 1-0 win

The Canadian arrives on Tyneside after serving as president and chief operating officer at Madison Square Garden Sports in New York, leading the business operations of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. His previous venture in football came as head of global partnerships at Real Madrid.

He started in the high altitude Estadio Municipal de El Alto in Bolivia in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Howe has admitted discussions have been held over his condition ahead of the visit of Wolves this afternoon. "Yeah, definitely," Howe replied when asked about Guimaraes' fitness.