Eddie Howe has made his first public comments after another twist in the Alexander Isak transfer saga; watch Newcastle vs Liverpool on Monday Night Football from 6.30pm, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 8

With fewer than 10 days to go in the transfer window, Newcastle United will hope to make significant incomings while keeping hold of Alexander Isak

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reiterated his belief that Alexander Isak can still play for the club again as he insisted the saga surrounding a possible transfer to Liverpool is approaching its end.

Elsewhere, Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak appears to be gathering pace again as Newcastle are said to have agreed personal terms to sign a replacement. Also on the champions' radar is Marc Guehi but that deal looks difficult to complete.

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United are in a “lose-lose” situation with Alexander Isak as he once again reaffirmed the club’s commitment to keeping the wantaway striker.

Newcastle United and Sweden international striker Alexander Isak has made his pick between Liverpool, Real Madrid and Al-Hilal.

ALEXANDER ISAK looked crestfallen as he was back in Newcastle training in club colours just hours after the star’s relationship with Toon turned nuclear. The on-strike Swede, hellbent on signing

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has paid Alexander Isak the ultimate compliment. Van Dijk attended the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards gala in Manchester on Tuesday and was asked to name the trickiest opponents to defend against in the Premier League.