Eddie Howe would love to be able to call upon one of the best strikers in the world. Howe was asked whether the Swede would be fined after Isak sat out the goalless draw against Aston Villa on the opening day and the Newcastle head coach said that "other people are dealing with that issue".

Alexander Isak is reportedly set to miss the PFA Awards ceremony despite being nominated for the main prize, with his ongoing standoff with Newcastle over a potential Liverpool move showing no signs of ending.