Isak was not part of the squad for a recent draw against Espanyol and will miss the upcoming match against Atletico Madrid. Ongoing discussions about his future continue after a rejected £110million offer from Liverpool, which Newcastle values closer to £150million. Isak's desire to explore options has led to tension, leaving the club to decide whether to sell or convince him to stay. Howe expressed that a straightforward decision on retaining Isak may not be possible currently.
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'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.
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."
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.
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