Alexander Isak set to miss Newcastle’s Premier League opener amid transfer speculation
Eddie Howe shares update on Isak following talks about star’s future
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has indicated that striker Alexander Isak is unlikely to feature in the Premier League season opener against Aston Villa.
- Isak, who was the subject of a rejected £110m bid from Liverpool, has been training separately and has expressed a desire to explore his options.
- Howe admitted that the club cannot simply refuse to sell Isak, despite valuing him closer to £150m, and acknowledged the situation has unsettled the squad.
- Newcastle has experienced a challenging transfer window, missing out on several key targets, which has led to speculation regarding the Saudi Public Investment Fund's engagement.
- Howe firmly denied any disengagement from the club's owners, assuring that they remain fully committed to the project.