Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle have a decision to make on Alexander Isak's future but reiterated his hope that the striker will stay at the club this season.

Isak has informed Newcastle that he wants to explore his options for a move away from the club, with Liverpool the most likely destination after an earlier approach. The big-spending Reds have been linked with a potential £120 million deal, but Newcastle value him even higher than that.

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?