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Newcastle United have not included Alexander Isak in their side for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Isak, the subject of intense speculation this summer with Liverpool bidding for the Sweden striker, is keen to secure a departure from St James' Park and as such is not currently in head coach Eddie Howe's plans.

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