Manager admitted his team have been disrupted by the transfer saga and ‘it’s not straightforward’ to insist striker honours his contract

Sweden forward, who wants to explore a move away from the club, was told to arrive at training after the event organised by Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe says it is "clear" that he "can't involve" Alexander Isak at Newcastle United for now, and he doubts that will change before the start of the season.

Manager admitted his team have been disrupted by the transfer saga and ‘it’s not straightforward’ to insist striker honours his contract

Eddie Howe says "everything is in play" with Alexander Isak - but the Newcastle manager needs players that "really want to play" for the club.

Eddie Howe has admitted he will not have the final say over striker Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle with the striker currently training alone