Howe says Newcastle would not be left striker-light by Isak exit

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe (left), who has insisted he still wants striker Alexander Isak (right) in is team amid continuing uncertainly over his future. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Newcastle's owners will not leave boss Eddie Howe without a recognised senior striker as the Alexander Isak saga rumbles into the final few days of the summer transfer window.

The St James' Park hierarchy has to date remained steadfast amid Liverpool's attempts to prise the 25-year-old Sweden international out of the club, aided and abetted by the player's stated intention to leave.