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Eddie Howe has offered an update on Alexander Isak's future(Image: Getty Images)

Eddie Howe admits he is clueless over where Alexander Isak’s future lies after Liverpool’s rejected bid.

The Newcastle star has emerged as the Reds’ next big-money target of their lucrative summer recruitment drive.

Isak remains away from the rest of his Magpies teammates, who are in the middle of their pre-season tour of Asia, after requesting to leave St James’ Park.



The situation is far from ideal and is quite complex.’

On Liverpool’s rejected offer, the Newcastle boss added: “I was made aware of a bid yesterday (Friday) and that bid was turned down, all before I’d even heard about it.

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“People back in England are dealing with the situation.

From our perspective, we still support Alex in every way and my wish is that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again.”

Asked if Liverpool’s interest had unsettled Isak ahead of the new season, Howe replied: “It’s difficult, because you don’t know what is going to happen from this point.

I can’t talk about other clubs, that’s not for me to say.”

Alexander Isak remains away from Newcastle's pre-season tour(Image: Getty Images)

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