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Eddie Howe has not lost hope that Alexander Isak makes a return to his Newcastle team(Image: Getty Images)

Eddie Howe backed Alexander Isak to truly thrive in the Premier League when he arrived three years ago – and the Swede's stellar performances have since prompted him to push for an exit from Newcastle.

The striker has made it abundantly clear he wants out of Tyneside, with Liverpool leading the chase for his signature.

The reigning Premier League champions saw a £110million offer knocked back for the 25-year-old several weeks ago, though a follow-up bid is yet to materialise.



Newcastle hit back by insisting they "do not foresee" any scenario where Isak departs, with Howe still clinging to hopes of reconciliation with the forward.

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The Magpies gaffer brought Isak to St.

He's a very exciting signing for us."

Having bagged 62 goals in 109 appearances for the club, including striking the decisive blow in the Carabao Cup final in March against Liverpool whilst also propelling the Magpies back into the Champions League, there's little argument he has proven himself a triumph on Tyneside.

Nevertheless, the bond between Isak and the club has soured dramatically and may now be irreparable, reports Chronicle Live.

Though Howe maintained this week – prior to Newcastle's clash with Liverpool this coming Monday – that a solution regarding the player's future would emerge swiftly.

Arne Slot is keen to add the Swede to his Premier League-winning squad(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth, AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Addressing reporters at Friday's press conference, Howe spoke about Isak's circumstances ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday, September 1.

The Newcastle manager said: "We love Alex in the sense of what he has done for this football club since he has been here, what he has contributed, what he has given, how professional he's been and this has just been an unfortunate few months that looks like it is coming to an end.

"And it will come to an end pretty quickly and then we can focus on the football again."

Howe is gearing up his team for their first home match of the Premier League season, after last Saturday's goalless draw at Aston Villa.
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