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Alexander Isak to Liverpool update as Eddie Howe drops huge transfer hint…

Newcastle United will be without Alexander Isak for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa, but Eddie Howe has dropped a big hint about the forward

Scott Trotter Sports Writer and Simon Hamalienko Senior Content Editor (Live)

Isak remains training separately from Newcastle’s first team squad as he attempts to force through a move to Arne Slot’s side. The striker will be missing for Saturday’s season opener and seems determined not to turn out for Newcastle again.

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The 25-year-old was absent from the Magpies’ pre-season tour of Asia and spent time training at former club Real Sociedad’s facilities. Liverpool have had their approaches rebuffed so far and don’t intend to submit another bid for Isak unless prompted to do so.

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Isak hasn’t abandoned hopes of securing an exit, despite having three years left on his St James’ Park deal. The striker could face disciplinary action over his ongoing absence in the coming days.

Newcastle manager Howe has confessed the saga has unsettled his squad. The former Bournemouth boss acknowledged that losing Isak creates a massive void in the team, reports the Mirror.

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“I don’t think it’s been healthy for us,” Howe said. “I don’t deny that’s been a big challenge.

“Alex, for me, is one of the best strikers in the world – if not the best. To miss him from your squad leaves a huge gap.

“I think morale was certainly affected early on during pre-season,” he admitted. “There was nothing I could do to affect that – it was always going to be there.