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

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

Sweden striker has been training away from the first team amid transfer interest from Liverpool

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

Striker has vacated property in North East amid push to leave, insisting he won’t play for club again, but Liverpool’s offer has fallen well short of valuation

Sweden striker has escalated his efforts to leave St James’ Park, leaving the club’s preparations for the season in disarray