Liverpool transfer update as Newcastle refusing to give up on Alexander Isak
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Newcastle is gearing up for another go at Alexander Isak, with the Swedish striker expected to be called in to prepare for next week's match against Leeds at Elland Road.
On Friday, Howe stated that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Newcastle's majority owner, would not allow the club to start the first half of the new season without a senior striker, which means Isak's desired move to Liverpool will not be approved unless a replacement is found before the transfer window shuts.
After Newcastle received sky-high valuations for Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, it seemed like Howe was left with few options by the end of last week.
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The Isak situation was put on pause as preparations for Monday's Liverpool game ramped up.
But Newcastle is bracing for a second bid from the Reds before the window closes.
Howe hasn't completely given up on Isak and plans to have further discussions with the Swedish international after the Liverpool game, as reported by Chronicle Live.
Newcastle is hoping to keep hold of Isak
Whether Isak will be willing to rejoin the team following his controversial decision to skip the club's Far East tour and choose to train independently in Spain last month is still uncertain.
Rumors swirling behind the scenes at St
James' Park continue to suggest that Isak's only chance of securing a transfer to Liverpool is for the Reds to make a bid of $200 million.
Ahead of the Liverpool match, Howe declared: "We are making decisions based on what we think is the best for Newcastle United.
"They are being strong on the valuations of players and on how a player leaves the football club, all of these things are important.
"They are important on this situation and also the future."
Last week, Isak posted a firm message on Instagram, indicating his desire to depart from Newcastle.
On the topic of whether PIF would issue their own statement, Howe commented: "I don't think they (PIF) are trying to make any overall big statement, but just reacting to this individual statement."
Isak has scored 62 goals in 109 games for Newcastle since joining the club three years ago.