Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted he can't single-handedly stop Alexander Isak from leaving the club this summer.

However, reports on Saturday suggested that any further attempts to sign the 25-year-old would be in vain, as Newcastle’s Saudi owners have reportedly told Isak he will not be sold this summer.

Asked whether Newcastle can prevent Isak from leaving, Howe said: "I don’t think it’s that straightforward, otherwise we’d have done that a long time ago.

Eddie Howe has already answered claims that Newcastle have told Alexander Isak he can't join Liverpool	Eddie Howe refutes reports Newcastle have told Alexander Isak he has to stay	Eddie Howe denies report Newcastle have told Alexander Isak he has to stay

"I don’t think we’re in a position to do that currently."

Adding further hope for Liverpool, Howe hinted that Isak could still be sold, suggesting a deal might not be out of reach.

"I want the players that really want to play for this football club."

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"Again, it is a decision that I won't make, that will be for other people to make,” Howe said
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