Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says the Alexander Isak transfer saga will end soon, amid reports of a potential move to Liverpool.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes the Alexander Isak transfer saga is nearing its end. The Swedish striker has been training alone and hasn’t been part of the squad due to his desire to leave the club. 

Isak released a statement accusing Newcastle of breaking promises, which the club denies. Despite the tension, Howe wants Isak back in a Newcastle shirt, but acknowledges it’s a “lose-lose situation” for the club.

The situation has been ongoing for some time, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing Isak. A £110 million bid from Liverpool was rejected by Newcastle earlier this summer. Howe’s comments suggest that the club is likely to act in its best interests, which could mean a transfer or reintegrating Isak into the squad.

Howe expressed his disappointment that the situation has played out publicly, stating that it’s better to deal with such matters behind closed doors. However, he understands why the club felt the need to respond to Isak’s accusations. The manager emphasized that Isak is contracted to Newcastle and is valued by the club.

The Newcastle boss is hopeful that the situation will be resolved quickly, allowing the team to focus on the upcoming matches. With Isak not part of the squad for Monday’s match against Liverpool, Howe will need to rely on other players to secure a positive result.

Newcastle are actively seeking to sign new strikers, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen being top targets. The club’s statement suggested that Isak could still be reintegrated into the squad if he commits fully, but a transfer remains a possibility if the right offer is made.