Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted he is “not in full control” of Alexander Isak’s future as Liverpool continue to be linked with the Swedish striker.

• Swedish star has tabled transfer request
• Playing no part in Magpies' pre-season
• Formal transfer offers are yet to arrive

• Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Prolific frontman Isak, who has hit 62 goals for the Magpies through 109 appearances, is said to have tabled a transfer request at St James’ Park. He is now in the process of mulling over his options.

Advertisement

• Getty Images Sport
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Newcastle are giving him time to make a big career call, with the 25-year-old playing no part in their pre-season plans. Isak was sent home from a friendly date with Celtic and was not included in the travelling party for a tour of Asia.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Isak is nursing a minor thigh injury, with long-haul flights set to do his recovery few favours, but he is also being freed to decide what happens next when it comes to long-term plans at club level.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty Images Sport
  

  WHAT HOWE SAID

  Howe concedes that he can do little to influence those decisions, with Newcastle’s manager saying when asked for an update on Isak: “He is still our player. He's contracted to us. We, to a degree, control what is next for him. I would love to believe all possibilities are still available to us. My wish is that he stays, but that's not in my full control. We have not received a formal offer for Alex, from any club. My wish is that he stays and we see him playing again next year.”

Tags: Futebol
Category: News