Newcastle co-owner holds showdown talks with Alexander Isak at striker's home

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Jamie Reuben attended Monday's defeat to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle chiefs have held clear-the-air talks with wantaway striker Alexander Isak in a last-gasp attempt to convince him to stay.

According to Mail Online, Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben and a PIF delegation held talks at Isak’s home in an effort to convince him to stay.

Reuben and Newcastle director Jacobo Solis were both in attendance, having met at the striker’s home in Northumberland before Newcastle’s late defeat to Liverpool at St James’ Park.

It is suggested that a new contract would potentially be at the heart of discussions should Isak promise to stay.

Asked how the talks went, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe replied: “I'm not aware of that but I've not been party to talks on this for a long time now.

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“So, I've been preparing the team, giving all my energy to the players that want to play for Newcastle.

I'm not party to the talks that have been happening, so I've got no idea where that stands."

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was in attendance at St James’ Park on Monday.

He is not thought to have been involved in the talks with Isak, but has given his backing to reintegrating the striker.

Asked about his presence, Howe added: "I don't know why he's here in a sense that that the main reason he's here is obviously to watch the team, support the team and show his presence, which is much appreciated from my perspective and much loved by everyone when he is here and connecting with the fans.

Jamie Reuben attended Monday's defeat to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Will Isak still be a Newcastle player when the transfer window closes?

But as I said, I'm not party to any conversations that have happened today, so I've got no idea what direction that's in.

“From our side, we want clarity, we want to move forward.