Newcastle have hinted that Alexander Isak will not feature in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa amid interest from Liverpool. Isak’s future is uncertain at the moment as he is at the centre of a transfer saga after Liverpool saw an £110million offer rejected by the Magpies earlier in the month.

Eddie Howe admits Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has control of his future with the club as Liverpool remain interested in signing the Sweden forward.Isak's stance had angered Newcastle fans and Howe hopes the striker realises how important the club has been in his development.

Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak marks a major change from the club's approach to transfers over the last decade as they look to bring in the striker