Alexander Isak returns to Newcastle amid Liverpool transfer interest

Eddie Howe aims to keep the Sweden striker at St James'. 

Alexander Isak is set for talks with Eddie Howe (John Walton/PA)

Alexander Isak is facing showdown talks with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after returning to Tyneside.

The 25-year-old Sweden international headed back to Tyneside over the weekend after spending time working on his fitness at former club Real Sociedad as Premier League champions Liverpool formalised their interest in him with a £110million bid, which was swiftly rejected by the Magpies.