Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Howe addressed the Isak situation following the game at Villa Park, saying: “We would like a resolution,” he said.

“When I say we, I’m talking about myself and I’m sure the ownership, everyone really, the players that we have, because I think we need that clarity this season.

“Any Premier League season can be hard enough.



And I think there’s only one person really that could control that.

I’m not in control of him.”

Newcastle's traveling fans made their feelings clear on Isak after the 0-0 draw, chanting "there's only one greedy b------" in reference to the player's desire to leave.



Isak wants to leave Newcastle

If they want to say something afterwards, they are free to do that”

Howe refused to speculate over whether Newcastle would have won the game against Villa with Isak in the team.

“I don’t think it’s the narrative we want to go down, because it’s easy to say, but you’ve got no way of knowing if that’s the case,” he said.

“Of course, you’re going to miss someone that scored the goals that Alex has, and not just the goals, but the calibre of player that he is.

“So we’re not silly enough to think any different, but we just have to look and talk about the players that are here and what they’ve given today.

“It’s very easy for the players to have a feeling of negativity going into the game or an excuse they’re ready, but there was no sign of that in our performance.”


For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.