Eddie Howe has made clear that Newcastle United will not be left without a recognised striker, even if Alexander Isak leaves before the transfer window closes. Isak, 25, remains determined to secure a move to Liverpool,

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed that the club simply cannot sanction Alexander Isak’s exit to Liverpool without buying a new striker themselves.

Alexander Isak has been training alone at Newcastle as he attempts to force through a move to Liverpool, with Eddie Howe having declared the striker's future will be resolved "pretty quickly"