Newcastle kicked off their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Aston Villa. The club was without their star man, Alexander Isak, who is still adamant he won't play for the club amid links to Liverpool. Eddie Howe is looking for a striker to fill in for Isak and to boost their trophy hopes for the season.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Ramsey’s arrival paves the way for Isak to leave St James Park. Liverpool're targeting the Swedish striker after offloading Luis Diaz & Darwin Nunez this summer.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘It’s Clear’—Arne Slot Explains Liverpool’s Plan for Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike. 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.

Eddie Howe has said there has been "no change" on Alexander Isak's situation at the club ahead of their opening Premier League fixture on Saturday.

However, as of yet, no real headway has been made as Newcastle remain reluctant to sell. With a fortnight to go in the transfer window, Isak could still get his move to Liverpool, and speaking on The Football Exchange Podcast, Troy Deeney has made a prediction about Isak if he does indeed sign for the Reds.

Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak is unlikely to be back in the Newcastle squad for their Premier League opener.

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.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at Alexander Isak amid his links to Liverpool and sent him a clear warning. Despite the fact that the 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, the biggest story in football right now could still be the ongoing saga between Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool.