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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has made a striking admission regarding striker Alexander Isak's current situation at the club amid transfer speculation linking him to Liverpool. Howe revealed that Isak is currently unavailable for selection and is not participating in team training sessions due to his unsettled mindset and strong desire to complete a move to Liverpool.

Howe explained that after discussions with Isak, it became clear that the striker's focus and attitude were elsewhere, hindering his integration with the Newcastle squad. The manager emphasized that this decision was based on Isak’s “head and his attitude” being with Liverpool and not Newcastle at present. As such, Howe stated that it is impossible to have Isak training and playing with teammates while the player has made his intentions clear about wanting to leave.

Despite this, Howe expressed a wish for Isak to be fully involved with Newcastle and wants the player to be training and playing for the club, stressing that the club would love to have him remain. However, respecting the player's desire and the current situation, he has taken a pragmatic stance to avoid tension within the squad and disruption during matches.

This development highlights the challenges Newcastle face in retaining key players amid transfer interest from top clubs like Liverpool. It also reflects the management's effort to balance team harmony with individual player ambitions. The situation continues to unfold as both clubs and the player seek a resolution.

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