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Search Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has offered a bleak update on Alexander Isak as Liverpool prepare to pounce.

Eddie Howe has offered an Alexander Isak update.

Isak's desire to explore a move away from Newcastle emerged after he was not on the plane for the club's pre-season tour of Asia.

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The Magpies will not let their most prized asset leave without resistance and are said to have slapped a valuation worth up to £150m on his head.

But while they have reportedly been determined to tie Isak down on improved terms beyond his 2028 contract expiry, those talks seem to have stalled.

In Singapore, Howe revealed: "There are no contract talks taking place.

It is football, who knows what the future may bring."

The Newcastle boss expanded on the Isak situation, insisting his relationship with the club is intact but hinting that he will not be allowed to walk away easily.

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Alexander Isak wants to leave for Liverpool.

We would love him to continue his journey at Newcastle, and all I would say is whatever happens has to be right for Newcastle.

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