Eddie Howe makes Alexander Isak transfer admission moments after Liverpool loss

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Eddie Howe said that he was not aware of talks that reportedly took place between Newcastle's owners and Alexander Isak ahead of Monday's game against Liverpool at St.

Isak has not played for Newcastle since before the club's pre-season tour of China amid his desire to leave the club, with Liverpool his favored destination.

It is claimed that a new contract would be up for discussion were Isak to agree to return for Newcastle.

I focus on coaching the team so I've got no update for you."

Newcastle issued a statement last week saying the conditions of a possible sale of Isak had not been met, and in any case, the club's preference has always been to keep him.

At the start of last week, Isak accused Newcastle of "breaking promises" as he suggested the club had agreed that he could leave during the off-season.

The striker missed Newcastle's Premier League opener against Aston Villa last weekend and for Monday's game against Liverpool.

Ahead of the game between Newcastle and Liverpool, Magpies boss Howe said that he maintains a good relationship with Isak despite the ongoing transfer saga.

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Alexander Isak remains in self-imposed exile at Newcastle.

"I haven't seen him this week but when I see him we speak as normal, there are no issues there," said Howe

We will catch up at some stage and hopefully speak soon."

Asked whether he hoped Isak would eventually be integrated back into the Newcastle squad, he responded: "Yes, of course.

"He's contracted to us, he's our player