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Newcastle United kickstart their Premier League season in the lunch-time kick-off today.

They begin with a trip to Villa Park to face Aston Villa, and whilst the arrival of a new season is normally met with excitement, there is a grey cloud hanging over everybody in connection with Newcastle United right now.

That grey cloud, is the ongoing situation with Alexander Isak.

The most recent update has told us that the Swedish striker has gone on strike and will refuse to play for the club as he pushed through a move to Liverpool.

Transfers will need to happen for Alexander Isak to get his wish this summer as a replacement for him is vital in aiding his departure from the club.

Dominoes are beginning to fall though.

Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara is on the verge of joining Brentford.

If he moves, Yoanne Wissa can then move to Newcastle as he is a big target for the Magpies, and that move will in turn pave the way for Isak to move to Liverpool.

Now, Eddie Howe has made a decision that further enforces the idea that there isn’t a way back for Alexander Isak at Newcastle United.

The Newcastle United manager has not included the 25-year-old in his match day squad for Newcastle’s Premier League opener.

Newcastle United’s starting XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

The Swede does not feature on the bench.

A clear sign that he is edging towards a move away from the club, as he is doing all he can to push through an exit.

Liverpool’s opener against Bournemouth made it clear that attacking reinforcements are still needed and given Ben Doak’s recent departure, the depth in that area has weakened further.

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