Eddie Howe says that Alexander Isak must be “totally committed” to the Newcastle United cause if he is make a return to the first team. The striker has not played for the Magpies since telling

Eddie Howe concedes that Newcastle face a “lose-lose situation to a degree” regardless of what happens with the striker this summer.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reiterated his belief that Alexander Isak can still play for the club again as he insisted the saga surrounding a possible transfer to Liverpool is approaching its end.