Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that wantaway striker Alexander Isak will once again be absent when Liverpool visit St James' Park.

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.

Newcastle United's wantaway striker Alexander Isak will not be in the squad when they host Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, said boss Eddie Howe, who called the tense standoff a "lose-lose" situation.

We take a look back at the entire Alexander Isak transfer saga this summer, which finally appears to be drawing to a close ahead of Newcastle's tantalising encounter with Liverpool on Monday

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A versatile forward who can play up front, off the striker or even out wide, Alvarez could make a difference for Liverpool in a number of roles. Atletico signed Alvarez last summer, paying up to £82million to sign the forward from Argentina, as reported by Sky Sports.