Alex Isak, the 25-year-old Sweden international, is experiencing uncertainty surrounding his future at Newcastle after Liverpool made a £110million bid for him. Head coach Howe confirmed ongoing talks but does not anticipate a resolution before the season opener against Aston Villa. Isak has been working separately from the main group at training due to his decision to explore new opportunities. The club faces a critical decision regarding whether to sell Isak, who was acquired for £63 million, or convince him to remain in Tyneside and sign a new contract.
Howe revealed that talks with Isak, the subject of a rejected £110million bid from Liverpool, are ongoing, but he does not expect any resolution before the season's opener.
Isak has cut a lonely figure at the Magpies' training ground since his return to Tyneside having been ordered to work away from the main group following his non-appearance for the club's pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea.
Isak's unhappiness has left the club with a major decision to make - cash in now and make a significant profit on a man who cost them £63m three summers ago, or try to persuade him that his future remains on Tyneside.
Howe said: 'I don't think it's that straightforward, otherwise we'd have done that a long time ago. I don't think we're in a position to do that currently.'
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