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Eddie Howe has given the latest on the transfer saga around Alexander Isak.(Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.)

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the situation surrounding Liverpool target, Alexander Isak, has been a big challenge for him during pre-season.

Speaking ahead of the Premier League opening weekend, Howe has now opened up on what the saga has been like so far.

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"It's not been ideal, I don't think it's been healthy for us, I'm not gonna deny it's been a big, big challenge," he told BBC Sport.

"For me, Alex is one of the, if not the best, strikers in the world.

"So, if you miss him from your squad it's a huge gap.

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"The situation is ongoing, but we'll have to find a way without him."

The Newcastle manager has, also, spoken about the impact that the situation has had on other players within his squad.

Whatever situation you're in, you've got to find a way, and you can only ever control what you can control."

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