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.

Howe has admitted his and Newcastle's "wish" for Isak after a Sky Sports reporter revealed the factors that are further driving the super Swede's ambitions to secure a blockbuser move to Liverpool

Aaron Stokes is our Newcastle United Editor. Born and bred in the north-east, Aaron left Newcastle in 2017 to work in London for Reach PLC's national titles. After five years in the capital, he returned to take up his current role at The Chronicle in March 2022.