Eddie Howe has issued an update on Alexander Isak's immediate future following Newcastle United's pre-season loss to Arsenal in Singapore.

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

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Arsenal hold an interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who would help solve that issue of having more creativity from the left. The 27-year-old is also capable of producing the “magic moments” that Arteta has claimed his team lacks. For several reasons, Isak joining Liverpool would ramp up the pressure on Arsenal to sign Eze.

The Swedish goalscorer is the centre of a transfer storm and Eddie Howe has provided the latest on the situation as Liverpool spy a blockbuster deal.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta would reportedly love to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak, but the Gunners hierarchy are unlikely to sanction a deal. The striker bagged 23 Premier League goals last season, with only Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finding the back of the net on more occasions in the top flight.

ALEXANDER ISAK could spark a bidding war after telling Newcastle he wants out. Isak, 25, is keen to leave the Toon this summer after turning down the prospect of a £300,000-per-week extension on

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastles pre-season tour squad and Eddie Howe has ruled the striker out from joining the team in Asia at all; Howe has also revealed the desire for new signings amid a

Newcastle United are facing a pivotal summer as they brace for the potential departure of star striker Alexander Isak. The Sweden international, who has rapidly become a fan favourite since arriving on Tyneside,