Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Howe’s stance on unsettled strikerEddie Howe maintains that Alexander Isak still has a route back into the Newcastle Utd side, even as frustration grows among supporters. The striker, absent from

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at Alexander Isak amid his links to Liverpool and sent him a clear warning. Despite the fact that the 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, the biggest story in football right now could still be the ongoing saga between Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said it was up to other people at the club as to whether wantaway forward Alexander Isak would be fined.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak's situation threatens to become a "distraction". Isak missed yesterday's 0-0 draw at Aston Villa as he attempts to force through a move to Liverpool.

Waugh: Howe was afforded an extension under Dan Ashworth during the summer of 2022 and, in secret, he was given another deal the following off-season. That was only revealed in July last year by Eales when he was asked directly by The Athletic during a video call with reporters.

The Premier League champions are said to have made a second bid for the Sweden international striker, who is keen on leaving the Magpies this summer

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

In a recent interview with Football Insider, former scout Mike Brown claimed that Liverpool are eyeing another move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer. Brown said, “Newcastle