Newcastle United is set to make a significant decision regarding Alexander Isak on Wednesday, with manager Eddie Howe expected to meet the Swedish striker for the first time in two weeks amid continued links to Liverpool.

This crucial moment for Isak comes amidst rumors of Benjamin Sesko opting for Manchester United over the Magpies, although Newcastle insiders revealed this morning that they have yet to receive a final decision from the RB Leipzig star.

Despite the urgency to sign Sesko or another centre-forward, Howe is focusing on what he can control, with Isak's potential reintegration into the senior squad being his main priority today.



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Howe initially wanted Isak to train with the rest of the team ahead of matches against Espanyol on Friday and Atletico Madrid on Saturday in the Sela Cup clash at St James' Park.

Howe isn't worried about any negative reactions from Isak's teammates upon his return, as both Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon expressed sympathy for the striker in interviews last week, reports Chronicle Live

Regardless of the ongoing Isak and Sesko situations, Howe is fully aware that Newcastle will be facing its fans at St James' Park in games against the two La Liga teams

He wants to set the right tone and deliver the right message as more than 100,000 Newcastle supporters get to see where the Magpies stand for the first time on home turf since May.

Howe has chosen not to conduct a pre-match press conference before the two matches, but will engage with journalists post-game.

This means there won't be any official comments on Isak prior to the Espanyol match, but we understand that Howe's plan is essentially to have the striker play, depending on his fitness levels.

Any absence of Isak could plunge Newcastle into another transfer controversy and add more fuel to the fire following his agent Vlado Lemic's behind-the-scenes manoeuvres to get his player out of St James' Park.

However, the stark reality is that Isak has been swayed by Lemic and Newcastle doesn't need to be told that he ultimately wants to join Liverpool.

The longer Newcastle go without securing a replacement, the more difficult they can make it for the Reds and Isak, leaving the door open for the Swedish striker to don the black and white shirt once again.

So far, Howe has refrained from taking a hard line with his striker, knowing he may need to rely on him in the near future.

Despite challenges with Isak and Sesko, Newcastle is still forging ahead with plans to bring in a top-tier forward

The word from the boardroom at St James' Park is that Newcastle does have funds available, with PSR issues now resolved.


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