Eddie Howe reveals 'turning point' in Alexander Isak relationship before Liverpool transfer

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Eddie Howe has confessed that his rapport with Alexander Isak took a turn for the worse when the forward declined to play for Newcastle United.

The Swedish striker was offloaded on transfer deadline day to Liverpool in a record deal, with Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade brought in as replacements.

Howe was addressing the media for the first time since the summer transfer window closed and following Isak's move to Liverpool, with the striker potentially making his debut at Burnley on Sunday.

Speaking at his press conference ahead of the Wolves match, Howe said: "Alex and I always enjoyed a great relationship.

Communication became difficult from that point onwards."

Howe has requested patience with his new signings as life post-Isak begins, although this has already been impacted by the surprising news that both Jacob Ramsey and Wissa have been sidelined due to injuries and will miss the upcoming match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Reflecting on the close of the transfer window, Howe stated: "Time is always the best judge of that.

That is why we have needed people around the last two weeks."

Looking back on a challenging summer overall, Howe said: "We always have challenges in different ways

Whether it was a successful window or challenging window, time will be the judge of that

It is just football now so no distractions."

In the long run, Howe anticipates Wissa will prove to be a valuable addition, stating: "He is an established Premier League goalscorer which is very difficult to find, he has a history of scoring goals and been a difficult player for us to handle.

"I admire the journey he has been on, it has not been easy for him