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Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has said striker Alexander Isak’s future will be decided by the club’s ownership..
Alexander Isak is not with Newcastle in Singapore but his future is dominating their pre-season tour
Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now
Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?
SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move
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Here are some of the boss' key answers around Isak, his squad's fitness and transfer activity. Eddie Howe wants to keep Alexander Isak at the football club. That is a view shared by the ownership on Tyneside. There is still every chance he remains at St James' Park beyond the summer.
There’s reason for hope, though. “Newcastle are targeting RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who has been linked with several European clubs this summer,” suggests the club has its eyes on top-tier talent. Sesko is dynamic, raw, and full of upside. If paired with a player like Larsen, the duo could even rival Isak’s individual impact.
As Newcastle United prepare for a preseason tour in Asia, where they'll face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham, they may also need to begin to prepare for life without their star striker, Alexander Isak.
Alexander Isak wants out at Newcastle but there has been a significant update on the club's pursuit of a replacement.