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

Eddie Howe says he remains confident that Newcastle will bring in a striker before the transfer window shuts after confirming that Alexander Isak would once again miss out against Liverpool on

Eddie Howe has put Newcastle chiefs in a difficult position with his latest comments on wantaway striker Alexander Isak. The forward is desperate to leave St James' Park and join Liverpool before the window closes next month. The Reds have already seen a £110million bid rejected by Newcastle, who are determined to avoid selling their prized asset.

Isak was not present at Tuesday's PFA awards, where he was the only Newcastle player to be named in the Premier League team of the season.

Here’s the facts: Isak is one of the hottest central strikers in world soccer and he’s only 25. He’s under contract for three more years. He claims he was promised a dramatically increased contract by Newcastle, who subsequently changed up their executives and then yanked the promise. Liverpool want him, and he wants Liverpool.

Newcastle United have officially replied to Alexander Isak’s Instagram post, in which he accused the club of 'broken promises' and declared his desire to leave.In a statement published just hours

Alexander Isak has been defender by his national team coach who said 'Alex is a great guy and very professional' despite him going on strike.