Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated to the squad despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed that the club simply cannot sanction Alexander Isak’s exit to Liverpool without buying a new striker themselves.

Newcastle United's owners will not leave the Premier League club without a recognised striker if the protracted transfer saga involving Alexander Isak ends in the Swede's exit, manager Eddie Howe said ahead of a league meeting with Liverpool.