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.��

Alexander Isak has made it clear to Newcastle United that he wants to join Liverpool this summer, after rejecting a new contract offer from the club and training alone