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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has disclosed he might make a fresh bid to convince Alexander Isak to remain at the club.

Isak is holding firm for a switch to Liverpool and is absent from Newcastle's opening Premier League game of the new campaign as a consequence.

Nevertheless, Howe has declined to dismiss the prospect of the striker featuring for Newcastle once more.

When questioned whether there exists a route back for Isak, Howe informed journalists: "Yes, I believe there is.

I understand why your questions are filled with that subject but it doesn't really help us at this moment."

Yet, he also acknowledged that the decision rests firmly with Isak when pressed about whether there's a possibility the 25-year-old will return to the fold before the transfer window closes, with Howe responding: "I don't know.

"As I sit here now I don't know that.

Eddie Howe with Isak.

"Me and Alex have enjoyed a great relationship and I don't think he'd have done as well as he's done without that, and without his teammates and the supporters and the backing of the whole football club.

"He recognises that as well

This is a different moment for him and us and we're working through that together."

Newcastle is poised to impose a fine on Isak for his refusal to turn out against Aston Villa, with Howe acknowledging that the entire episode has significantly disrupted the club's preseason preparations.

"I don't think it's been healthy for us," he said.

"I don't deny that's been a big challenge
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