Eddie Howe indicated that striker Alexander Isak will likely miss the opening Premier League match against Aston Villa due to unresolved transfer talks. Isak was not involved in a recent friendly match against Espanyol and will also miss the upcoming game against Atlético Madrid. With Liverpool's rejected £110 million bid, Isak's desire to explore options is causing tension at Newcastle. The club must decide whether to cash in on Isak, who they purchased for £63 million, or persuade him to stay and extend his contract.
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.
Howe revealed that talks with Isak, the subject of a rejected £110 million bid from Liverpool, are ongoing, but he does not expect any resolution before the season's opener.
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.
Howe stated, 'I'd want Alex to be playing today, I'd want him training tomorrow. We would love the player to be with us.'
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