'Pretty close' - Newcastle United triple injury boost teased plus surprise Alexander Isak update

Newcastle United assistant head coach Jason Tindall says Alexander Isak could be involved against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm).

The Swede withdrew in the first-half of the Magpies' 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Tuesday night with a groin complaint. United boss Eddie Howe said after the game he didn't think the injury was serious and Tindall says "he's got a chance" of featuring this weekend.

"He's a one we'll have to assess after today," said Tindall. "He's got a chance to be involved tomorrow but we'll speak to the medical team and see."

Tindall also provided updates on Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, and Joe Willock, adding that the trio are "pretty close" to returning.

He said: "There's a potential (for Barnes). There's a couple of lads getting closer. Once training is done today you assess the squad and see where everybody is.

"It's certainly getting better. Harvey, Callum Wilson and Joe Willock are all pretty close. If they're going to be fit enough to be involved tomorrow, we'll wait and see.

"Harvey and Callum are probably a little bit ahead of Joe, but there's a question mark about all three of them. We have to make the right call."

And On Lascelles, Tindall added: "He's (Lascelles) very close and we'll have to assess him after today to see how he is but he's certainly not far away."