Newcastle Manager Howe Confirms Isak Sidelined Amid Transfer Dispute

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that striker Alexander Isak will not play in the upcoming match against Liverpool amid an ongoing transfer saga. Isak publicly criticized Newcastle for broken promises and expressed his desire to leave the club, leading to a rare public dispute. Howe described Isak's statement as a 'sad moment' and expressed his preference for such matters to be handled privately but acknowledged the necessity of public communication in this case. Despite the tensions, Howe emphasized that Isak remains contracted to Newcastle and expressed hope for his eventual return to the team. Newcastle has rejected a substantial bid from Liverpool and set a high asking price, indicating their reluctance to sell unless their conditions are met. The club and Howe continue to seek a positive resolution, but the situation appears close to reaching a conclusion soon.