Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated to the squad despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.

Eddie Howe concedes that Newcastle face a “lose-lose situation to a degree” regardless of what happens with the striker this summer.

Alexander Isak will not feature for Newcastle United against Liverpool on Monday, as Eddie Howe admitted the striker’s standoff with the club has created a “lose-lose situation.” The Sweden international,