Newcastle: Howe 'will try to unleash' £80m duo at St James' Park

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe may try to include both Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson in the same starting line-up in the near future, believes journalist Dean Jones.

The former joined the Tyneside outfit from Real Sociedad in a £60m deal (via BBC Sport) during the summer, but Jones does not think that necessarily spells the end of the latter’s career at St James’ Park.

Well it has to be Isak after Newcastle spent £60m to bring him to the club in the last transfer window.

The 23-year-old has started three games for Howe’s side so far and has scored two goals.

However, Isak is currently out with a leg injury and missed Saturday’s impressive 4-1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

In his absence, Wilson started and did not disappoint, scoring in that victory. Prior to the triumph in west London, though, the Englishman had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, so Howe has not had both him and Isak available at the same time yet.

When Howe finally has both Isak and Wilson at his disposal, Jones thinks the two strikers starting together is a possibility.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “We’ll have to wait and see whether they can force Isak and Wilson into the same frontline. I’m sure they will try to do that.”

There will definitely be times in games where it makes sense to have Isak and Wilson on the pitch at the same time.

Both players are capable goalscorers, so you would not say no to using them together when chasing an equaliser or winner in the second half.

Isak was not at his best last season, scoring just six goals in La Liga, but the campaign prior he was quite prolific.

In 34 appearances, the Sweden international found the back of the net 17 times to help Real Sociedad finish fifth.

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