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Alexander Isak looks set to miss Newcastle United's opening clash wth Aston Villa as he trains in exile(Image: Getty)

Newcastle United could solve Alexander Isak's transfer standoff by agreeing to sell him next summer once they've found a replacement, says former Premier League defender Chris Powell.

Isak has made it abundantly clear he won't pull on a Newcastle shirt this season as he pushes for his dream switch to Anfield, though with no improved offer on the table, the situation is becoming increasingly toxic.

Powell, who featured in the top flight for Derby County, Charlton and Watford before moving into management, thinks there's still a way forward and believes the club could throw Isak a lifeline by promising to cash in on him in 12 months once they've lined up a proper replacement.



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"There is a way back for Newcastle if they say to Isak, 'Give us a year,'" said Powell, Footy Accumulators No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, in partnership with BOYLE Sports.

"We've seen it before with (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Sir Alex Ferguson) Fergie, give him a year and he can go next summer.

He is currently training separately from his Newcastle colleagues.

Powell has suggested that the club should reach a compromise with Isak, convincing him to stay for another year before guaranteeing his departure next summer when a new striker can be signed without any rush.

However, the 55-year-old concedes that Isak's move to Liverpool in the future is inevitable, despite the club's insistence that he is not for sale.

"I think Isak's going to Liverpool.

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