Newcastle’s owners will not leave the club without a recognised senior striker despite the Alexander Isak saga rumbling on, claimed Eddie Howe

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he will reintegrate Alexander Isak into his squad if the striker is still at the club beyond the transfer window.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe opens the door for wantaway striker Alexander Isak on eve of Liverpool visit.

Manager will either be lumbered with unhappy player who is refusing to play for club, or suffer blow of star striker joining Liverpool

Newcastle’s owners will not leave the club without a recognised senior striker despite the Alexander Isak saga rumbling on, claimed Eddie Howe

Newcastle owners have met with on-strike Alexander Isak and manager wants ‘clarity’ over forward’s future