Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted want-away striker Alexander Isak is unlikely to play in their opening game of the Premier League season.

A favourite admired by Liverpool's scouting department is now on the verge of joining Newcastle. So much of what happens in this window has been impacted by the movement of the Magpies for the Reds.��

Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United superstar Alexander Isak is already shaping up to be the transfer saga of the summer. And it would appear there's a long way to run in it yet.

Liverpool could have more clarity on their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander in the coming days after they missed out on Benjamin Sesko, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has claimed.

Why the striker wants a transfer, when the club started new-contract talks and why they stopped - and what's next

Eddie Howe post-match reaction to the draw with Espanyol.

Everything Eddie Howe said on Alexander Isak’s current situation at Newcastle United amid interest from Liverpool.

Their star striker wants a transfer. Not for the first time in living memory, Newcastle the club is holding back Newcastle the team

Alexander Isak is absent from Newcastle United’s matchday squad for tonight’s friendly, sparking fresh speculation over his immediate future at the club. More to follow… Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone?

Newcastle United have identified another potential replacement for Alexander Isak. The Magpies, who look reluctant to allow Isak to join Liverpool this summer, may soon have to accept their fate, as the Sweden international continues to try and push through a move to Merseyside.