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Eddie Howe has admitted his frustration amid speculation surrounding Newcastle United's players as they continue to be linked with other top clubs.

Striker Alexander Isak has been linked with both Liverpool and Arsenal, who are the Magpies' opponents on Sunday.

Newcastle could still finish as runners-up behind Liverpool, with them sitting just two points behind the Gunners with two games to go.



Gordon was subject to interest from Liverpool last summer and Isak has also been linked with the Reds.

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Howe said: "It is a frustration because I don't see why our players are getting linked here, there and everywhere with other clubs.

"I'd like to think the players are happy here.

With savvy investment, they've managed to shatter a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy and are vying for a Champions League spot.

Although spending constraints have hindered progress, resulting in no major signings over the last three transfer windows, that trend is set to change in the upcoming summer.

According to head coach Eddie Howe, consistent success is pivotal in underlining the club's ambitious direction.

"Regular success, consistent success, all these things help you in the journey that you're on to show to everybody that that's where the club's ambition is.

But those issues aren't there for the coming window, so I don't see any reason why we can't strengthen, not weaken ourselves."

While wages might pose a different challenge, Howe indicated that the location of the north-east, compared to London, has not deterred players from joining the club.
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