Alexander Isak's attempt to force a move to Liverpool has dominated a difficult summer for Newcastle amid fears around Saudi commitment.

Eddie Howe has said he hopes the speculation around Alexander Isak's future at the club is "resolved quickly" after he was left out of the side on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he has plans to play new signing Hugo Ekitiké alongside another central striker, with the Reds still chasing Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has urged clarity over Alexander Isak’s future as speculation continues to link the Swedish striker with Liverpool. The uncertainty has dominated headlines in recent weeks, placing extra scrutiny on Newcastle’s preparations and squad stability.

Yoane Wissa is 'expected to join' Newcastle and with a trusted source revealing the Magpies are moving for an €80m striker too, Alexander Isak to Liverpool is ON.

Given that Real Madrid have decided to register Franco Mastantuono as a Castilla player, it’s now expected that they will try to make one more signing before the summer transfer window closes in

Newcastle United got their Premier League campaign under way with a 0-0 draw on the road against Aston Villa. The home side were reduced to 10-men when Ezri Konsa brought down a goal-bound Anthony Gordon in the second period but Unai Emery's men - who were below-par all afternoon - held on for a point.