Eddie Howe acknowledges Newcastle remains eager to secure new additions over the coming fortnight but concedes: "It's more hope than expectation."

Irrespective of Alexander Isak's ongoing saga with Liverpool, the Magpies are determined to recruit a fresh striker as they have yet to find a replacement for Callum Wilson, who departed when his contract expired in June.

9s, Howe remarked: "It seems like the striker market gets tighter every year.



Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has spoken about Alexander Isak.

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When questioned about any progress regarding Isak's circumstances on Saturday afternoon, Howe stated: "Nothing's changed.

There's only one person in control of that."

When pressed about whether he was referring to Isak, Howe responded: "Alex is in control of what he does

Regarding the possibility of Isak facing a fine for his absence from the matchday squad, Howe remained evasive, stating: "Other people deal with that issue
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