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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has addressed the ongoing transfer saga surrounding striker Alexander Isak, insisting that Isak still has a future at the club despite recent complications. Isak, who is a Liverpool transfer target, has openly expressed a desire to leave Newcastle and missed the club’s pre-season, resulting in him being instructed to train away from the rest of the squad. Howe emphasized that while the club would prefer Isak to be training and playing with them, the situation is unlikely to change before their Premier League opener against Aston Villa.

Howe acknowledged the player's intent to explore other options but clarified that Isak has not been disciplined; instead, he has been told to "earn the right" to train with the first team again. Newcastle rejected an initial £110 million bid from Liverpool early in the transfer window, and a higher offer may follow if the Magpies signal willingness to negotiate. Still, Howe expects this transfer saga to extend beyond the start of the new season.

Reflecting on Isak’s exclusion from the squad that drew 2-2 with Espanyol in a recent friendly, Howe said he wants the striker to be involved but does not see an immediate resolution. The manager highlighted that, despite the challenges, there remains a pathway back for Isak at Newcastle, showing the club's openness to reintegration should circumstances change.

In summary, Eddie Howe’s response balances realism about the current difficulties with an ongoing commitment to maintain a working relationship with Alexander Isak, leaving the door open for his future at Newcastle United amid the transfer interest from Liverpool.

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