Howe’s stance on unsettled strikerEddie Howe maintains that Alexander Isak still has a route back into the Newcastle Utd side, even as frustration grows among supporters. The striker, absent from

Liverpool have been chasing the signing of Alexander Isak this summer but have had a £110million offer knocked back.

Anthony Gordon says he is more than willing to continue as Newcastle's centre-forward as he vows to learn on the job after scoreless draw at Aston Villa

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

As the Alexander Isak transfer saga rolled into the new Premier League campaign, Alan Shearer appeared to extend an olive branch to the wantaway Newcastle ace.

Liverpool have made a second and improved bid for Newcastle United and Sweden international striker Alexander Isak, who wants to join.

How ready are Eddie Howe's side for the campaign ahead? They have endured a difficult pre-season but so much depends on what happens next

Portuguese is being valued by the 'magpies' and they consider it a great option in case the Swede ends up leaving

Newcastle have left Alexander Isak out of the squad for their Premier League opener against Aston Villa today, amid interest from Liverpool.Isak’s future is uncertain at the moment as he is at the centre of a transfer saga after Liverpool saw an £110million offer rejected by the Magpies earlier in the month.

The Sweden international is keen to move to Liverpool and has been training away from his Newcastle team-mates.