Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed that the club simply cannot sanction Alexander Isak’s exit to Liverpool without buying a new striker themselves.

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.

Liverpool sold Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal earlier this summer and the Reds are hoping to bring in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak as his replacement, but the deal has stalled