Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle is now front and centre in the transfer market and Eddie Howe admits he is not the one calling the shots regarding the Swede's next move

Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has taken a firm stance on the ongoing transfer saga surrounding Swedish star Alexander Isak. Howe confirmed that Liverpool had yet to make a formal offer for the player, who is currently in the UK.

The Sweden international has not joined Newcastle’s pre-season tour of South Korea and is believed to be interested in the move to Anfield.

Alexander Isak is considering his options which could see him leave Newcastle as Liverpool circle for the Swedish star, who has been told that the Magpies are well within their rights to make him stay

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has demanded full focus from his squad in their remaining matches on the Far East tour. The Magpies are set to play against a K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium tomorrow (12noon BST), followed by a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

A journalist has a “sneaky feeling” on the outcome of the Alexander Isak saga as Liverpool are pursuing his signature for two key reasons.

Newcastle United lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, and to add insult to that transfer injury, Liverpool might also end up with Alexander Isak, too! Newcastle’s leading goalscorer sure seems to be trying to force a move to the Premier League champions, leaving the Magpies in desperate need of a striker ... or two.

Liverpool are preparing a blockbuster £150million move for Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak, following the anticipated sale of Luis Diaz.