Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle's "wish" for Alexander Isak after a Sky Sports reporter revealed the factors that are further driving his Liverpool aim.

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

Darwin Nunez could depart too as Liverpool attempt to sign Alexander Isak – and the Uruguay international has responded in fascinating fashion amidst this saga. Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail has been present in Tokyo as Liverpool prepare to play Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, and the South American striker caught his eye.

Newcastle doesn't want to take hasty steps. If Isak departs, the club has a clear plan to reinvest with intelligence, youth, and ambition. Sesko, Barella, and Hincapié would not only fill gaps but also take the team to another competitive level.

Newcastle United are reportedly mulling over a distinct change in transfer stance when it comes to the sale of Alexander Isak. When Liverpool were sensationally linked with a £120 million ($161.1 million) move for the Swedish forward earlier this month,

Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. Isak has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.

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Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Tuesday that Liverpool now have a “60 per cent” chance of signing Isak this summer as the Magpies continue to mull over a potential sale.