Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle". The striker is considering his future at the club amid interest from Liverpool. Isak did not travel with the squad to Singapore on Thursday,

TBR Football understands that Benjamin Sesko is top of Eddie Howe’s wishlist of replacements for Alexander Isak. Isak was omitted from Newcastle’s pre-season squad, which the Tyneside club claim was due to a ‘minor’ injury.